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. 2017 Jul 14;15:142. doi: 10.1186/s12955-017-0717-6

Table 2.

Health related quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

EQ-5D Domains Frequency (n) Percentage (%)
Mobility
 I have no problems in walking about 217 72.3
 I have some problems in walking about 61 20.3
 I am confined to bed 22 7.3
Self care
 I have no problems with self-care 213 71.0
 I have some problems washing or dressing myself 72 24.0
 I am unable to wash or dress myself 15 5.0
Usual work
 I have no problems with self-care 148 49.3
 I have some problems with performing my usual activities 118 39.3
 I am unable to perform my usual activities 34 11.3
Pain and Discomfort
 I have no pain or discomfort 101 33.7
 I have moderate pain or discomfort 164 54.7
 I have extreme pain or discomfort 35 11.7
Anxiety and depression
 I am not anxious or depressed 37 12.3
 I am moderately anxious or depressed 164 54.7
 I am extremely anxious or depressed 99 33.0

Mean EQ-5D score was 0.48 ± 0.36. The VAS score was 54.58 ± 20.28