Self-Reported Diagnosis of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and Lifestyle Change Among Uninsured Primary Care Patients:

Health Services Research & Managerial Epidemiology

ShannonWeaver¹ 

关键词: type 1 diabetes;    type 2 diabetes;    diabetes self-care;    health education;    medically uninsured;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2333392816689528

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Introduction:The purpose of this study is to examine self-reported diagnosis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and lifestyle change among uninsured primary care patients utilizing a free clinic.Methods:Free clinic patients participated in a self-administered survey in May and June 2016. Patients with the following self-reported diagnoses were analyzed: type 2 diabetes only (n = 84), and type 1 diabetes only or both (n = 43).Results:Participants who reported having type 2 diabetes only and/or were patients of the diabetes clinic were less likely to have modified diet and/or physical activity to manage diabetes compared to those with type 1 diabetes and/or those who were not patients of the diabetes clinic. Participants with hypertension were more likely to have changed diet and/or physical activity compared to those without hypertension.Conclusion:Uninsured primary care patients may not know whether they have type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This is problematic as type 1 and type 2 diabetes require different prevent...

【 授权许可】

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