ArticleBMC endocrine disorders2024
Fear of hypoglycemia and illness perception in type II diabetes patients.
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- Effects of a health education intervention based on the behavior change wheel on fear of hypoglycemia behavior in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a randomized controlled pilot trial.Acta diabetologica · 2025Trial
- Behavioral and Psychological Factors Associated with Diabetes Self-Management in Adults with Diabetes.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Cost-effectiveness analysis comparing real-time continuous glucose monitoring with self-monitoring of blood glucose for patients with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin in Japan.Journal of diabetes investigation · 2026Article
- Prolonged Somatostatin Receptor 2 Antagonism Enhances Glucagon Response to Hypoglycemia in Male Diabetic Rats.Endocrinology · 2026Article
- Blood Glucose Management Behaviour Among Haemodialysis Patients with Diabetes: A Qualitative Study Guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- Fear of Complications Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Latent Profile Analysis.Patient preference and adherence · 2026Article
- The influence of fear of hypoglycemia and frailty on self-efficacy in diabetes management among older adults with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Associations among fear of hypoglycemia, cognitive fusion and self-care activities in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: a path analysis.BMC nursing · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundHypoglycemia, a prevalent acute complication among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), manifests with varied symptoms. Those with diabetes who have previously encountered hypoglycemic episodes commonly develop a Fear of Hyperglycemia (FOH). Illness perception (IP) significantly affects self-care behaviors and health outcomes in individuals diagnosed with T2D.
objectiveThis study examined the correlation between IP and FOH among T2D patients and predictors of FOH.
methodsThe present study employed a descriptive-analytical design. The target population for this investigation comprised patients diagnosed T2D who sought medical care at the clinic and endocrinology departments of a hospital affiliated with Alborz University of Medical Sciences. The data collection period spanned from August 2019 to March 2021. A total of 300 individuals were included in the sample. Questionnaires were administered to measure both IP and FOH. Statistical analysis was conducted to examine the association between IP and FOH, as well as to identify the predictors of FOH.
resultsThe results of the study indicated a statistically significant relationship between FOH and the mean score of IP among patients with diabetes (p = 0.001, r = 0.393), suggesting a moderate positive correlation between these variables. Additionally, the duration of illness, IP, and level of education were identified as variables that predicted FOH (p < 0.05).
conclusionThe numerous factors that influence FOH in individuals diagnosed with T2D highlight the necessity for strategic planning and training initiatives aimed at enhancing IP and reducing FOH within this specific population. Healthcare providers should prioritize interventions that not only address patients' concerns but also contribute to the improvement of their overall well-being. By implementing such interventions, healthcare providers can optimize diabetes management strategies and ultimately enhance patient outcomes.
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