Impact of hypoglycaemia on patient-reported outcomes from a global, 24-country study of 27,585 people with type 1 and insulin-treated type 2 diabetes

Abstract

Aims Data on the impact of hypoglycaemia on patients’ daily lives and diabetes self-management, particularly in developing countries, are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess fear of, and responses to, hypoglycaemia experienced by patients globally. Materials and methods This non-interventional, multicentre, 4-week prospective study using self-assessment questionnaires and patient diaries consisted of 27,585 patients, ≥18 years, with type 1 diabetes (n = 8022) or type 2 diabetes (n = 19,563) treated with insulin for >12 months, at 2004 sites in 24 countries worldwide. Results Increased blood glucose monitoring (69.7%) and seeking medical assistance (62.0%) were the most common respon..