"Impact of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Health-Related Quality of Life among patients from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern India"

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder that significantly impacts the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of affected individuals. Managing diabetes involves not only glycemic control but also addressing the physical, emotional, and social well-being of patients. HRQoL is increasingly recognized as a crucial outcome in diabetes care, reflecting the overall burden of the disease on patients’ lives. This study evaluates the association of demographic, socioeconomic, and clinical factors with HRQoL among patients with T2DM at a tertiary care hospital, providing insights into potential areas for intervention. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study included adults with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) who are visiting the outpatient clinics of Department of General Medicine, Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry for follow-up. Patients of either sex between the age of 40 years and below 60 years, , and willing to provide informed consent were included in this study. Result: Total of 355 T2DM were considered for the study to evaluate the knowledge on diabetes. Maximum of the study participants were belonging to age between the 46 and 50 years of age with 101 (28.5%) followed with 92 (25.9%) were between 41 to 45 years. The overall HRQoL score was 48.81±7.22. Conclusion: This study highlights that multiple factors, including age, education, occupation, physical activity, glycaemic control, and the presence of diabetic complications, significantly impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.