Open AccessHealth-related quality of life (Hr-Qol) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Author(s) -
Vikas Jain,
Saumya Shivkumar,
Ojas Gupta
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
north american journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2250-1541
pISSN - 1947-2714
DOI - 10.4103/1947-2714.127752
Subject(s) - medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , exacerbation , diabetes mellitus , glycemic , gerontology , population , type 2 diabetes mellitus , family medicine , environmental health , nursing , endocrinology
Quality of life is an important aspect in diabetes because poor quality of life leads to diminished self-care, which in turn leads to worsened glycemic control, increased risks for complications, and exacerbation of diabetes overwhelming in both the short run and the long run.