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Table 6 Results of Problem Areas in Diabetes

From: A needs assessment of people living with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy

 

PAID (n = 26) m = 4.2, SD 9.72, range min. 55–max. 95

 

1.

I have no clear plan for the long term control of my diabetes

4.3

2.

I feel discouraged about the treatment of my diabetes

4.7

3.

I feel anxious when I think about living with my diabetes

4.7

4.

 Unpleasant social situations can come from living with diabetes (for instance, others telling me what to eat)

4.0

5.

 I have the feeling that I should miss food and meals

4.4

6.

 I feel depressed when I think about living with diabetes

3.3

7.

I don’t know whether my mood depends on the level of my blood sugar

3.9

8.

 I have the feeling that my diabetes is controlling my life

4.3

9.

I am worried about low blood sugar levels

4.2

10.

I am angry when I think about living with diabetes

3.4

11.

I am worried about food and meals all the time

4.1

12.

I am worried about the future and the risk of suffering from serious problems because of having diabetes

3.7

13.

I have the feeling that friends and family are not supporting my efforts to control my diabetes

4.5

14.

I feel guilty or worried when my diabetes gets out of control

3.5

15.

I can’t accept my diabetes

4.5

16.

I feel left alone with my diabetes

4.8

17.

I feel ‘burnt out’/tired because of my ongoing efforts in controlling my diabetes

4.5

18.

I can’t handle the problems caused by my diabetes

4.2

19.

I am not satisfied with my relationship with my doctor/my nurse who are treating my diabetes

4.7