• Turk J Med Sci · Apr 2017

    Multicenter Study

    Attitudes, wishes, and needs of diabetes patients and their relatives: Turkish data from the DAWN2 study.

    • İlhan Tarkun and Suzan Dumanli Özgöksu.
    • Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
    • Turk J Med Sci. 2017 Apr 18; 47 (2): 447-454.

    Background/AimThe DAWN2 (Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes, and Needs) study was conducted in order to ascertain the wishes, needs, and attitudes of diabetes patients, their relatives, and healthcare professionals. The study was conducted across 17 countries, including Turkey, and its objective was to introduce policies that could successfully meet these requirements. In this article, the needs, wishes, and attitudes of diabetes patients and their relatives in Turkey are compared with those from other countries.Materials And MethodsEighty patients with type 1 diabetes, 426 patients with type 2 diabetes, and 126 relatives of patients with diabetes were included in the study.ResultsDepression was common in individuals suffering from diabetes and the quality of life was negatively affected. The primary concerns of diabetic individuals were general hypoglycemic attacks, nocturnal hypoglycemia, and gaining weight. Analysis of self-care activities showed that physical activity, foot care, and frequency of blood glucose measurement were below average in Turkey as compared to other countries.ConclusionDAWN2 is the first study of its kind. The problems and shortcomings related to diabetes care and management in Turkey are once again revealed with this study, and important data and opportunities to improve them are presented.

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