Association between insulin therapy and quality of life in diabetes

Abstract

Introduction. Diabetes is associated with a lower quality of life (QoL). Insulin therapy is perceived as an additional factor affecting QoL. The objective of this study, using standardized tools, was to evaluate to what extent insulin treatment has an effect on QoL in diabetes. Materials and method. 60 diabetic patients treated with insulin and 90 with oral drugs, all aged over 30, were included into the study. To assess the QoL of patients, SF-36 v.2 and WHOQOL-BREF questionnaires were used. In addition, demographic data were collected. Results. Insulin treated patients had a significantly lower Mental Component Score in SF-36 v.2 questionnaire. No significant differences between the two groups were found in the components of physical domain of SF-36 v.2 and in four domains of WHOQOL-BREF questionnaires. Insulin therapy was significantly associated with lower educational level. The strongest association with QoL in both questionnaires was found for professional activity and age. Conclusions. The results of this study indicate the need for psychological support for patients with diabetes treated with insulin to improve their mental coping. Diabetic patients should also be advised to continue their professional activity for as long as possible due to its important role in maintaining QoL.

Evaluation of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetes in Different Care Settings a Cross Sectional Study in Alain, Uae

“…Many studies have examined the effect of insulin use on QOL in patients with diabetes; a 2019 study in Austria reported no statistical difference in the WHOQOL-BREF score between patients using insulin or patients treated with oral therapy [22] This result was like that of other studies which used the WHOQOL-BREF instrument [23,24] Nevertheless, other studies have concluded that insulin therapy improves QOL . In our study, insulin use was associated with lower psychological health.…”

“…The copyright holder for this preprint this version posted June 23, 2021. ; https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.06.19.21259165 doi: medRxiv preprint of other studies which used the WHOQOL-BREF instrument [23,24] Nevertheless, other studies have concluded that insulin therapy improves QOL . In our study, insulin use was associated with lower psychological health.…”

Evaluation of Health-related Quality of Life in Patients With Diabetes in Different Care Settings a Cross Sectional Study in Alain, UAE

“…Many studies have examined the effect of insulin use on QOL in patients with diabetes; a 2019 study in Austria reported no statistical difference in the WHOQOL-BREF score between patients using insulin or patients treated with oral therapy [22] This result was like that of other studies which used the WHOQOL-BREF instrument [23,24] Nevertheless, other studies have concluded that insulin therapy improves QOL [18,25] . In our study, insulin use was associated with lower psychological health.…”

Association of Insulin Therapy with Depression, Cognition and Quality of Life in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Cross-sectional Study

“…[18][19][20] Because research on the link between different treatment regimens for type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients and QoL have not been consistent, it is essential to assess the correlations between these parameters. 21,22 In light of the foregoing, the current study's goal was to determine the prevalence of depression, cognitive impairment, and quality of life in T2DM patients. Furthermore, the impact of treatment type on depression, cognitive function, and QoL was studied.…”