Severity of hypoglycaemia and health-related quality of life, work productivity and healthcare costs in patients with type 2 diabetes in Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Hypoglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with poor health outcomes, such as reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to assess the impact of hypoglycaemic events by severity on HRQoL, work productivity and healthcare costs in patients with T2DM.

Materials and methods

European patients with T2DM selected from the National Health and Wellness Survey who were currently receiving pharmacologic therapy were stratified into 3 groups based on the reported history and severity of hypoglycaemic events (no event, nonsevere, severe) experienced in the previous 3 months. Patients' work productivity, HRQoL, healthcare resource use (HCRU) and associated costs were assessed as self-reported outcomes.

Results

Of 1269 pa

SUBMITTER: Pawaskar M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6354814 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature