Most Frequently Reported Impacts of Diabetes on Basic Aspects of Life
| Respondents With Type 1 Diabetes (% “negative impact”/% “serious negative impact”) | Respondents With Type 2 Diabetes (% “negative impact”/% “serious negative impact”) | |
|---|---|---|
| Planning for the future | 72/25 | 54/17 |
| Ability to take on life’s challenges | 67/16 | 50/13 |
| Self-confidence | 66/20 | 48/14 |
| Success at work or school | 67/15 | 28/8 |
| Family relationships | 43/6 | 35/6 |
| Intimacy/sexual relationships | 42/12 | 43/19 |
| Dating and romance | 36/9 | 24/9 |
| Relationships with coworkers or fellow students | 39/5 | 17/2 |
| Building and maintaining friendships | 35/5 | 22/4 |