%0 Journal Article
%T Quality of Life and Long-Term Complications of Diabetic Patients in Bangladesh: Does Treatment Pattern Differ the Quality of Life of Diabetic Patients?
%A A. B. M. Nahid Hasan
%A Abu Saleh
%A Mst. Roni Khatun
%A Md. Sharif Uddin Miah
%A Taufikul Islam
%A Mst. Tasnima Akter Shikha
%A G. M. Yousuf Mahadi
%A Prosenjit Basak
%A Golam Rabby
%A Mst. Rokshana Rabeya
%J Journal of Diabetes Mellitus
%P 71-91
%@ 2160-5858
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/jdm.2025.151006
%X <b>Background: </b>Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a growing health issue in Bangladesh, with significant complications affecting the quality of life (QoL). This study aims to assess long-term complications, treatment patterns, and QoL of diabetic patients during COVID-19. <b>Methods: </b>A cross-sectional study was conducted on 385 diabetic patients (aged 18-80) from tertiary hospitals in Dhaka and Mymensingh between May and October 2022. Data were collected via a semi-structured questionnaire on sociodemographics, complications, treatment patterns, and QoL (SF-12 scale). Chi-square tests, ANOVA, and linear regression were used for inferential analysis. <b>Results: </b>The sample predominantly included middle-aged males (41 - 55 years) with type 2 diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy (34.5%), polyneuropathy (32.2%), and hypertension (52.3%) were the most common complications. Oral medications were used by 59.7% of patients, with 29.1% on insulin. Chi-square analysis showed a significant association between treatment adherence and complications (p &lt; 0.05), with insulin users exhibiting more complications than those using oral medications. ANOVA revealed that insulin users had significantly lower QoL scores compared to oral medication users (p &lt; 0.01). Linear regression analysis indicated that treatment adherence and age were significant predictors of QoL (<i>&#946;</i> = 0.45, p &lt; 0.01). Poor treatment adherence was associated with poorer QoL. <b>Conclusion: </b>Complications in diabetic patients significantly affect QoL in Bangladesh. Treatment adherence, especially with oral medications, positively impacts QoL. There is a need for improved access to diabetes care to manage complications and enhance the overall well-being of diabetic patients.
%K Diabetes Mellitus
%K Quality of Life
%K Long-Term Complications
%K Treatment Patterns
%K Bangladesh
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=140617