Concerns about hypoglycemia in India: The Diabetes Attitudes Wishes and Needs (DAWN2) study

Abstract

Hypoglycemia is an important complication of diabetes management, associated with both acute and chronic medical implications. Hypoglycemia is also associated with significant psychosocial stress. The recently conducted second Diabetes Attitudes Wishes and Needs study (DAWN2) explores this aspect of hypoglycemia. This brief communication discusses data related to worry about hypoglycemia in the Indian cohort of people with diabetes and family members. It suggests strategies to reduce this avoidable stress.

Diabetes - hypoglycemia - cultural competence - insulin - oral antidiabetic drugs

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