Diabetes Distress Among US Adults With Diagnosed Diabetes, 2021
Dayna S Alexander1, Ryan Saelee2, Betsy Rodriguez2
1Division of Diabetes Translation, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30341 (kuf1@cdc.gov).
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National prevalence of diabetes distress is unknown among US adults. This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence among US adults with diabetes using 2021 National Health Interview Survey data. Multivariable multinomial logistic regressions were used to estimate adjusted prevalence and prevalence ratios for diabetes distress. Adjusted prevalence of moderate and severe diabetes distress was 24.3% (95% CI, 22.5%-26.1%) and 6.6% (95% CI, 5.6%-7.8%), respectively. Prevalence was higher among people aged 18 to 64 years, women, and those with lower incomes. Findings highlight the importance of examining economic and social factors and integrating diabetes distress screening into diabetes management and services.
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