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The Hidden Toll of Type 2 Diabetes: A Quality-of-Life Perspective

  • 0Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health +

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December 18, 2025

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December 18, 2025

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Summary

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus significantly impacts quality of life (QoL) in Sri Lanka, especially affecting psychological, social, and environmental well-being. Comprehensive management is crucial for improving patient health outcomes.

Area Of Science

  • Public Health
  • Endocrinology
  • Quality of Life Research

Background

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) affects over 537 million adults globally, with Sri Lanka facing a significant diabetes burden.
  • Approximately 23% of Sri Lankan adults have diabetes or prediabetes, impacting their quality of life (QoL).

Purpose Of The Study

  • To evaluate the impact of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) on the Quality of Life (QoL) of patients in Sri Lanka.
  • Assess QoL across Physical, Psychological, Social, and Environmental domains.

Main Methods

  • Cross-sectional study involving 136 T2DM patients in Sri Lanka.
  • Data collected via questionnaires on sociodemographic and clinical variables.
  • WHOQOL-BREF tool used to assess four QoL domains.

Main Results

  • QoL significantly associated with psychological, social, and environmental domains (P < .05).
  • Over 50% of participants reported fair QoL; 26.5% reported poor QoL.
  • Predominantly female sample (74.3%) with a mean age of 62.1 years and average diabetes duration of 12 years.

Conclusions

  • T2DM substantially diminishes QoL, particularly in psychological, social, and environmental aspects.
  • Highlights the need for integrated management strategies to mitigate T2DM's multifaceted impact.
  • Emphasizes enhancing patient well-being in developing nations like Sri Lanka.

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