Diabetes Caregiver Study (2009)

This survey examined the daily needs and struggles of unpaid caregivers of people with diabetes. The online survey completed by 1,002 respondents found that the major challenges in caring for those with diabetes include exercise and diet compliance, patient depression, and maintaining target sugar levels. Caregivers reported that the physician is their top information source, followed by the Internet.

Organization: The Hormone Foundation, in collaboration with the National Alliance for Caregiving

Date August 19, 2009

To View The Report http://www.hormone.org/Public/diabetes_caregiver.cfm