P-165 ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG ACTIVE DIABETICS ACCORDING TO THE SF36 INTERNATIONAL SCALE

Abstract

Introduction Diabetes is a chronic disease, that could affect both health and quality of life (QOL). The aim of our study was to assess the quality of life among working diabetic patients. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out over two weeks. Socio-demographic and professional data were collected from the medical records of diabetic patients who consulted our department during the period from 2022 to 2023. A telephonic survey was carried out to complete the SF 36 international scale. Results Forty-one diabetic cases were collected (25 men and 16 women) where 17% were type 1 and 83% type 2, with a mean duration of progression of 11± 8 years. Seventy percent had unbalanced diabetes with a mean glycated hemoglobin of 8±2%. The most frequent sector of activity was healthcare (29%). The average score was 63±17 for the General Health (GH) dimension. A high score of the GH dimension was noted in health care workers, and patients with high blood pressure. Discussion Despite the long-asymptomatic aspect of diabetes, the QOL of our patients suffering from this pathology seems to be altered. These findings provide a global perspective of the state of health and its perception by the diabetic patient and reveal that the impact of diabetes on patients should not be evaluated solely by objective clinical parameters. Conclusion Our study confirms that diabetic patients must be regularly assessed to determine the impact of their disease on QOL and that appropriate management must be ensured.