reviewWorld Journal of DiabetesJan 1, 2017DIAMOND OA

Type 2 diabetes and quality of life

Tzaneion General Hospital

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Abstract

It is true that a primary goal of diabetes early diagnosis and treatment is quality of life (QoL). The term QoL is still confusing but it is agreed that it composes of four components: The physical component, mental, cogitative component, psychological and social component. Many articles have been written addressing those four components. During the last five years 15500 articles and reviews have been written addressing diabetes and coronary arterial disease, 16100 addressing diabetes and renal function, 28900 addressing diabetes and retinopathy, 16800 addressing diabetic foot ulcers and other 26300 addressing diabetic neuropathy. Moreover 17200 articles are dealing with diabetic sexual dysfunction, 24500 with…

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599
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28.42
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100%
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93
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Authors

3

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Quality of life (healthcare)
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Disease
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Type 2 diabetes
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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