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Understanding Diabetes Burnout In Singapore

Understanding Diabetes Burnout In Singapore

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Diabetes burnout is a natural and rational response to living with the demanding, long-term condition of diabetes.

Diabetes Burnout in Singapore

Diabetes Burnout is a natural and rational response to living with the demanding, long-term condition of diabetes. It affects 44% of people diagnosed with diabetes and has been consistently linked with higher HbA1c levels. Understand Diabetes Burnout and be empowered for control today.

2 In 5 Experience Diabetes Burnout

Based on a local, online survey of 167 respondents with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, 2 in 5 experienced Diabetes Burnout. They experience Diabetes Burnout across 4 key areas.

39% experience Regime-related Distress

46% experience Emotional Distress

34% experience Interpersonal Distress

29% experience Physician-related Distress

Diabetes Burnout In Singapore: Who Is At Greater Risk?

Highest in individuals with poorly controlled condition HbA1c Levels:

  • above 8 = 61% chance of Diabetes Burnout
  • between 7.1 – 8 = 36% chance of Diabetes Burnout
  • below 7 = 32% chance of Diabetes Burnout

Higher in individuals who are below 60 years old

  • below 60 years old = 45% chance of Diabetes Burnout
  • above 60 years old = 31% chance of Diabetes Burnout

Top 3 Reasons For Diabetes Burnout:

1. Following a healthy diet
(ranked by 69% of respondents)

2. Achieving a healthy weight
(ranked by 69% of respondents)

3. Regular exercise or taking medication
(ranked by 55% of respondents)

Top 3 Reasons For Diet-related Diabetes Burnout:

1. Making healthy food choices at every meal and snack
(ranked by 49% of respondents)

2. Daily carbohydrate and calorie counting
(ranked by 48% of respondents)

3. Keeping to the diet plan at every meal
(ranked by 46% of respondents)

Top-rated Solutions To Relieve Diet Burnout

  1. Convenient and tasty diabetes-specific nutritional supplements.
  2. Convenient and affordable ready-to-eat diabetes-friendly meals.

97% Want Empowerment Over Their Diet.

Reference:
Survey was conducted online with 176 respondents with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, between May and August 2019. The Diabetes Distress screening tool, a validated tool, was used to assess diabetes burnout.

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