The Biggest Problem in Diabetes

An assessment of the big gest problem in diabetes care from the viewpoint of 115 health care profes sionals and 428 diabetic patients was obtained. There was substantial agreement by health pro fessionals and patients alike that diet and diet- related issues constituted the most difficult problem fa...

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Published in:The Diabetes educator 1986-01, Vol.12 (1), p.30-33
Main Authors: Lockwood, Donna, Frey, Mary L., Gladish, Nancy A., Hiss, Roland G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Body Weight
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - psychology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - therapy
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - psychology
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - therapy
Diet, Diabetic
Humans
Nursing
Social Adjustment
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Summary:An assessment of the big gest problem in diabetes care from the viewpoint of 115 health care profes sionals and 428 diabetic patients was obtained. There was substantial agreement by health pro fessionals and patients alike that diet and diet- related issues constituted the most difficult problem faced by persons with diabetes and by health professionals caring for those persons. These find ings may be important in organizing diabetes patient education and in the selection of research efforts within the overall field of diabetes.
ISSN:0145-7217
1554-6063
DOI:10.1177/014572178601200107