The association of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus with perceived quality of life in a biethnic population

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the association between quality of life and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) status, and whether this association differs between Hispanics and non-Hispanic Whites. METHODS: Between 1986 and 1989, cross-sectional data on perceived quality of life (PQOL) were collected from 223 persons with NIDDM and 753 non-diabetic subjects. RESULTS: After adjustment, persons with NIDDM rated their PQOL significantly lower than did control subjects. The relationship of diabetes and PQOL did not differ by ethnicity. The number of complications of diabetes was not associated with lower PQOL scores. CONCLUSIONS: Control and treatment strategies should reflect an understanding of the impact that diabetes has on social functioning, leisure activities, and physical and mental health

Association (psychology) · Cross-sectional study · Diabetes mellitus · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Pathology · Population · Quality of life (healthcare) · Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors · Demography · Diabetes Management and Education · Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins · Endocrinology · Internal Medicine · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology

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