Investigating the Impact of Diabetes-Related Complications on Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Diabetes patients deal with serious problems that might impair their quality of life. Knowing how diabetes complications impact quality of life is essential to improving patient care and results. The quality of life and consequences associated with diabetes are examined in this systematic study. We looked for research from 2013 to 2023 using PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. "Diabetes Mellitus," "Diabetes Complications," together with "Quality of Life." Included were studies that assessed adult diabetics' quality of life and complications. Data extraction and quality assessment were done using PRISMA. In all, 7,500 people with diabetes from various countries participated in 18 studies. Most studies found that cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy were linked to considerably worse QoL ratings, especially in the physical and psychological domains. The length of the sickness and comorbidities caused QoL to progressively decrease. Complications significantly lower the quality of life for diabetics. Certain treatments for these issues might improve quality of life. Pharmacists support patient education, treatment, and early detection.