Only 29% of People With Diabetes Report That Their Doctors ask Them for Input for Their own Treatment Plans
Only 29% of People With Diabetes Report That Their Doctors ask Them for Input for Their own Treatment Plans
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec 5, 2013 /PRN=KYODO JBN/
Results from the global Diabetes Attitudes, Wishes and Needs 2 study
(DAWN2(TM)) presented today at a symposium during the World Diabetes Congress
of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), show that only 29% of people
with diabetes report that their healthcare team ask for their input when making
their treatment plans. Furthermore, only 33% said they were encouraged by their
healthcare professional to ask questions in the consultation.
These results are surprising, given the importance of active involvement of
people with diabetes in their own treatment and care. In fact, 84% of
healthcare professionals who took part in the study said it would be helpful if
their patients prepared questions in advance of the consultation[1].
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"People with diabetes who feel supported and capable of self-managing their
condition are more likely to have a successful treatment outcome and therefore
have the opportunity to live a better life with diabetes,"explained Ingrid
Willaing, head of Education Research at the Steno Diabetes Center and lead
national investigator for DAWN2(TM) in Denmark, during her symposium
presentation. "The DAWN2(TM) study highlights that far too few people with
diabetes are supported to take an active role".
To help break down communication barriers and misconceptions about diabetes
treatments and thereby improve effective self-management of type 2 diabetes,a
theatre play called "Getting Straight to the Point" was held at the Congress on
4 December. Here, a panel of leading diabetes experts called for both
healthcare professionals and people with type 2 diabetes to create
opportunities for open dialogue, shared decision-making and active engagement
for better physical and emotional outcomes.
A series ofother global DAWN2(TM)results were announced during the Congress
highlighting the insufficiencies relating to quality of life with diabetes,
support for families, access to diabetes education and psychosocial support,
positive awareness of diabetes in society and attention to the special needs of
vulnerable populations with diabetes.
"The DAWN2(TM) study calls for united efforts across stakeholders and
nations to advance a person-centred approach to improve prevention, care,
education and support for people with diabetes and their families," says Sir
Michael Hirst, president of the International Diabetes Federation.
DAWN2(TM) represents the voices of more than 15,000 people with diabetes,
their family members and healthcare professionals in 17 countries across 4
continents.
About DAWN2(TM)
DAWN2(TM) is a global Novo Nordisk initiative conducted in collaboration
with the IDF, the International Alliance of Patients' Organizations (IAPO), the
Steno Diabetes Center and a range of other national, regional and global
partners. The DAWN2(TM) results highlight opportunities for improving diabetes
care, education and community support by putting people with diabetes and their
families centre stage. The DAWN2(TM) study will be used internationally and
nationally to facilitate dialogue among patient organisations, healthcare
professionals and other key stakeholders to develop action plans for
improvement of the lives of people with diabetes. Further information is
available at http://www.dawnstudy.com.
About Novo Nordisk
Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with
90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. The company also has
leading positions within haemophilia care, growth hormone therapy and hormone
replacement therapy. Novo Nordisk employs approximately 37,000 employees in 75
countries, and markets its products in more than 180 countries. For more
information, visit novonordisk.com.
Further information
Media:
Daniel Vamosi Martinussen
+45-3079-1879
dvmm@novonordisk.com
Ken Inchausti (US)
+1-609-514-8316
kiau@novonordisk.com
Investors:
Kasper Roseeuw Poulsen
+45-4442-4303
krop@novonordisk.com
Frank Daniel Mersebach
+45-4442-0604
fdni@novonordisk.com
Daniel Bohsen
+45-3079-6376
dabo@novonordisk.com
Lars Borup Jacobsen
+45-3075-3479
lbpj@novonordisk.com
Jannick Lindegaard (US)
+1-609-786-4575
jlis@novonordisk.com
References
1. I. Willaing, DAWN2(TM) Study Results: Involvement and Education. Oral
Lecture, DAWN2(TM) Symposium, 5 December 2013, World Diabetes Congress of the
International Diabetes Federation (IDF).
SOURCE: Novo Nordisk, DAWN2TM, International Diabetes Federation, Steno
Diabetes Center
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