Table 3.
Proportion of respondents with type 2 diabetes who self-reported (SHIELD-WQ-9) improvement in quality of life over the past year related to their weight change.
| Respondents indicating improvement over the past year (%) | Lost weight* (n = 895) | Gained weight (n = 460) |
|---|---|---|
| Physical health | 44.0 | 3.1 |
| Interactions with family | 17.6 | 5.3 |
| Work performance | 17.7 | 2.7 |
| Interactions with coworkers/friends | 12.5 | 2.7 |
| Social activities | 16.8 | 2.9 |
| Daily activities | 25.5 | 3.6 |
| Self-esteem | 39.4 | 4.9 |
| Emotional health | 31.9 | 4.9 |
| Overall quality of life | 34.2 | 4.9 |
*P < 0.001 for comparison of lost weight group versus gained weight group.