Type 1 diabetes, quality of life, occupational status and education level: A comparative population-based study

Helena B. Nielsen, Louise L. Ovesen, Laust H. Mortensen, Cathrine J. Lau, Lene E. Joensen

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Abstract

AIM: Type 1 diabetes requires extensive self-management to avoid complications and may have negative effects on the everyday life of people with the disease. The aim of this study was to compare adults with type 1 diabetes to the general population in terms of health-related quality of life, occupational status (level of employment, working hours and sick leave) and education level.

METHODS: 2415 adults (aged 18-98years) with type 1 diabetes were compared to 48,511 adults (aged 18-103years) from the general population. Data were obtained from two cross-sectional surveys conducted in 2010 and 2011 of adults living or treated in the Capital Region in Denmark. Differences between adults with type 1 diabetes and the general population were standardised for age and sex and analyzed using linear probability models and negative binomial regression. Differences were further analyzed in subgroups.

RESULTS: Compared to the general population, adults with type 1 diabetes experienced lower health-related quality of life, were more frequently unemployed, had more sick leave per year and were slightly better educated. Differences in health-related quality of life and employment increased with age and were larger among women, as compared to men. No significant differences were found with regard to working hours.

CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that type 1 diabetes is associated with lower health-related quality of life, higher unemployment and additional sick leave. The negative association with type 1 diabetes is more pronounced in women and older adults.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftDiabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Vol/bind121
Sider (fra-til)62-68
Antal sider7
ISSN0168-8227
DOI
StatusUdgivet - nov. 2016

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