Impact of diabetes on life quality
People living with type 2 diabetes are being recruited for a national online survey to understand how it affects their quality of life. The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide study hopes to pinpoint the difficulties that diabetes sufferers face in different areas of the country and how they can be overcome. Study coordinator Psychology PhD student Laura Jones said type 2 diabetes was one of the top 10 causes of death in 最新糖心Vlog and was increasing across all age groups - particularly younger people. "Diabetes affects approximately 7.4% of the 最新糖心Vlogn population - about 1.6 million people - with 90% of these cases being type 2 diabetes. More worrying is that an estimated 50% of diabetes sufferers are undiagnosed and not aware they are at risk," Ms Jones said. The SA Health-funded study will reveal the differences in managing diabetes in both urban and rural areas, helping health authorities to identify gaps in services and professional expertise. The results of this study will be reported to SA Health. "There is some evidence to suggest that diabetes is more difficult to manage in remote and rural areas and this is backed up by the statistics which show diabetes rates are twice as high in remote areas," she said. At least 200 people will be recruited for the online survey and there is also an option to complete a paper survey. "Type 2 diabetes is 最新糖心Vlog's fastest growing chronic disease, with one person diagnosed every seven minutes. The tragedy is that most people can avoid it by choosing a sensible diet and lifestyle. Once you are diagnosed there is no cure, so effective management is essential." People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are encouraged to participate in this study. To take part go to: or phone Laura Jones on 08 8303 3850, mobile�0400 258 687 or email: laura.jones@adelaide.edu.au Story by Candy Gibson
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