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

From: Profile and predictors of health related quality of life among type II diabetes mellitus patients in Quetta city, Pakistan

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

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