What is it about?
This study focused on testing a tool called the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) to see if it works well for Barbadians with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers checked how practical and reliable the DDS was in measuring diabetes-related distress among 106 people with Type 2 diabetes in Barbados. They used questionnaires and measured factors like depression, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. The DDS showed good reliability and worked well in identifying diabetes distress in this Caribbean population. The findings suggest that the DDS can be a helpful tool for understanding and managing diabetes-related stress in Barbados, potentially improving care for those with diabetes.
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Why is it important?
It's important because having a reliable tool like the DDS helps researchers and clinicians accurately assess Diabetes Distress in people living in the Caribbean. This allows them to better understand and support those dealing with diabetes-related emotional concerns, leading to improved care and management of the condition.
Perspectives
The DDS works well in the Caribbean for measuring Diabetes Distress. This means researchers and doctors can trust that it's a good tool to use because it shows consistent and accurate results in testing for Diabetes Distress.
Professor Donna-Maria B. Maynard
University of the West Indies
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This page is a summary of: Diabetes distress in a Barbadian population with type 2 diabetes: A pilot test, July 2023, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/22799036231187006.
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