Attitude Of Diabetic Patients Research Articles

Patients' Perspectives on Type 2 Diabetes, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and Supplementation in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia.

Objectives Long-term metformin is associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. There is a significant misunderstanding among both physicians and patients regarding vitamin B12 indications. This study aims to identify knowledge gaps and attitudes towardvitamin B12 among diabetic patients. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among type 2 diabetic patients visiting four primary healthcare centers in Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. The data were collected using a structured self-administeredquestionnaire. Data were collected on diabetes and vitamin B12 knowledge and attitude towardvitaminB12 supplementation.Logistic regression analyses were used to assess the predictors of knowledge and attitude. Results Of the 388 participants, 192 (49.5%) were male. About 84.5% of the total diabetics were on metformin. Nearly three-fourths (72.7%) were taking vitamin B12. A large proportion, 160 (41.2%), believed that it is necessary to take vitamin B12 for every diabetic patient. Nearly half, 193 (49.7%), did not know the factors affecting vitamin B12 deficiency. Young (less than 39 years) diabetics were more likely to perceive that vitamin B12 is recommended for all diabetics, OR (95% CI) [6.26 (1.86-21.06)], as compared to participants aged more than 59. Similarly, younger patients were more likely to assume vitamin B12 necessary, OR (95% CI) [3.71 (1.26-10.89)]. Conclusion We found the knowledge and attitude of diabetic patients regarding vitamin B12 to be poor. It is, therefore, recommended that primary health care providers educate their patients about vitamin B12 supplementation to reduce the number of medications and financial burden. Further large-scale studies are also needed to generate stronger evidence of the problem.

Diabetic patient awareness and knowledge about the relationship between blood sugar level and oral health in the Qassim region: Survey based study

Abstract Introduction: People with uncontrolled diabetes are at significant risk of developing several oral health-related problems. Prevention and treatment of oral diseases in diabetic patients require persistent daily self-care at home and regular dental visits. Aim: The aim of this was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of diabetic patients toward oral health in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, survey, and facility-based study was conducted at the Endocrine and Diabetic Center in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. A simple random sampling technique was used and included male and female patients and excluding those with gestational diabetes. Each patient received a questionnaire containing four domains: sociodemographic data, oral health knowledge, general health knowledge, and oral health attitude. Results and Discussion: Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) ran a detailed descriptive analysis. A sample size of 173 Saudi diabetic patients participated in this study (68 [39.3%] male and 105 [60.7%] female). Surprisingly, 75.7% did not know their diabetic type, 73.4% brush their teeth at least once daily, and 87.3% have never used interdental flossing. Just 38.2% knew diabetic patients were at a higher risk of developing oral disease. Furthermore, 19.7% have had their dentists educate them about the effect of diabetes on their oral health, and only 13.3% stated that their physicians had educated them about the relationship between diabetic status and oral health. It is paramount to ensure the role of dentists and physicians in educating patients, as most of the sample was unaware of the relationship between diabetes and oral health. Furthermore, interdental flossing is essential for dental home care and periodontium health. Most diabetic patients in this sample do not floss and must be educated about its importance. Conclusion: Integrated dental visits for diabetic patients, in coordination with their physician, may avoid further oral and general health complications.

Awareness of diabectic retinopathy among diabetics in urban population of Hyderabad, South India

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a significant public health burden in India. Focus on Diabetes and its complications is important to prevent mortality and morbidity due to this disease. Lack of awareness is one of the main barrier for detection of DM and its complications. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common complication of DM which causes of blindness and visual impairment. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge and attitude of diabetic patients towards eye care and DR in urban south Indian population.Cross-sectional study was done on 537 patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. All patients underwent complete ocular examination including visual acuity, anterior segment and fundus examination using slit-lamp biomicroscope by attending Ophthalmologist. They were administered questionnaire to test their knowledge and attitude. Their answers were documented. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS software (IBM).Out of 537 patients (50.9%) patients knew that there was relationship between Diabetes and Retinopathy while (49.1%) patients were not aware of. 60.4% of patients were of the opinion that there was no need of regular screening if vision in both eyes are good and 39.6% of patients were of the opinion that they should undergo a routine ophthalmology screening every year despite of good vision in both the eyes. 69.6% of patients said that good control of DM might prevent DR. The level of knowledge of DR was found to be significantly associated with patients’ educational level (p=0.038). Patients with relatively higher educational level were more aware of DR occurring as a consequence of diabetes. Patients with longer duration of Diabetes had more knowledge on DR (p=0.001).In our study there was an association between educational qualification and knowledge regarding Diabetic retinopathy. (p value=0.04). This stresses on the importance of health education amongst rural and illiterate population.

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of physical activity among patients with diabetes: a cross-sectional study

Objective: This study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding physical activity (PA) among patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included diabetic patients in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered online questionnaire consisting of 22 questions was used to assess the knowledge and attitude of participants toward PA. Results: A total of 610 patients with diabetes participated in the study. The participants' age ranged from less than 40 to more than 60 years old. The majority of the participants (62.1%) were less than 40 years old. Men accounted for 75.6% of all study participants. More than one-third of the participants (39%) were obese, and 19% were overweight. All participants never consumed alcohol (100%). However, 60.8% of participants were current smokers. About half of the participants (47.2%) added salt when eating, and 33.3% consumed processed food. About half of all participants (53.6%) had poor knowledge of PA; however, the majority of them (82%) had a positive attitude toward PA. The knowledge of PA in diabetes was significantly associated with the attitude of diabetic patients toward PA. Conclusion: There was insufficient knowledge and a positive attitude toward PA among patients with T2D in Saudi Arabia. The presence of multidisciplinary intensive education programs targeting T2DM patients might be helpful for the higher levels of knowledge among the study population. Thus, increasing the efforts toward education would improve the knowledge about the effect of PA in managing diabetes.

Estimating willingness to pay for diabetes complications

BackgroundMaximum willingness to pay (WTP) for a health benefit is connected to perceived value. This two-center study aims to analyse diabetic patients' WTP for obtaining a specific preventive treatment package to reduce severe diabetic complications and determine the factors that impact this value. MethodsThis cross-sectional research included 557 diabetics from two cities in Iran. The WTP for a preventative package minimising major diabetes complications (cardiovascular, renal, ocular, and diabetic foot) by 50% and 100% was tested using eight scenarios. The Diabetes Attitude Scoring Questionnaire (DAS-3) was used to examine patient attitudes toward diabetes. To determine WTP, a two-stage hurdle method was used. The level of significance was fixed to 0.05. ResultsAround 80% of 557 people interviewed (mean age 47.54) stated they wanted to pay for a diabetes prevention package. This package's WTP varied from 169.4 to $374.5 depending on the complication and degree of risk reduction. The largest value diabetic patients willing to pay for preventative packages that reduce the chance of blindness was reported, while the lowest cost was stated for the diabetic foot. WTP is influenced by wealth, location of study, marital status, and attitude toward special training, but not by the type of diabetes, inpatient or outpatient setting, or the complications diabetes patients are impacted by. Patients' diabetes attitudes were mainly negative. The score of the attitude of patients towards diabetes was generally suboptimal. ConclusionMost diabetic patients were willing to pay for a preventive package and this value was not affected by the type of diabetes and its severity. Our research found that diabetic individuals are willing to pay the most for a preventative package that reduces the chance of blindness, and the least for diabetic foot care. WTP can help health officials allocate resources and manage budgets. The attitude of diabetic patients toward diabetes still needs further interventional research, however.

Two Way Relationship between Diabetes and Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitude

Periodontitis is the inflammation of the periodontium which is the sixth complication of diabetes mellitus. Periodontitis influences the development and progression of diabetes and its complications. Improved knowledge and attitude about periodontitis in diabetic patients reduce the risk of periodontal disease and its effects on the diabetic status. The current study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitude of diabetic patients towards periodontal disease. A total of 400 diabetic p

KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS AND ATTITUDE OF DIABETIC PATIENTS TOWARDS THE ORAL FACETS ALLIED TO DIABETES MELLITUS: A SURVEY BASED STUDY

BACKGROUND: Diabetes Mellitus has become a global epidemic, the complications of which have a signicant impact on the quality of life and longevity of the sufferers. Oral diseases associated with diabetes mellitus include salivary dysfunction, taste dysfunction, fungal infection, bacterial infections, poor oral wound healing, oral mucosal disease, and neuro-sensory oral disorder.Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, awarenesss and attitude of diabetic patients towards the oral facets allied to type II diabetes mellitus. METHODOLOGY: The cross-sectional questionnaire study was was administered to 100 type II diabetic patients of which 60 were males and 40 females from inpatient and outpatient department of General Medicine, Rajarjeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore. Clinical examination was done using The Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN index). RESULTS: Out of 100 subjects, 60 were males and 40 females. As per the data, only 4.4% were aware that poor oral health is associated with diabetes The knowledge about the extra care that diabetic patients should take with their oral hygiene was also not adequate. Clinical examination revealed a scoring of 3 and 4 indicating poor oral health.

Knowledge and attitude, practice of DM complication among diabetic patients

Abstract This paper described cross sectional study conducted in Aldaw hajoj health center (Omdurman locality) during period September / October 2019. The study subject were 150 diabetic patients recruited to access knowledge , attitude and practice of patient towards diabetic complication. Methods : structure questionnaire were used to collect data .Data analysis done by SPSS version 22. Results : The study revealed female were more than male (59.3%)(39.7%) . Acute complication (hypoglycemia)as dizziness, sweating and palpitation were known by 75.5% ,54.3% ,57%, of patients respectively . Nearly 69% showed knowledge of rigor, only24% had poor knowledge about coma. Nearly 78.8% had knowledge of neuropathy affect foot sensation, and 22.5% experienced knowledge about retinopathy may cause blindness ,while 63.6% showed knowledge of nephropathy that affect kidney . Regarding Their attitude only 48.3% and 29.1% show positive attitude as giving sweaty or sugar, giving sweaty intake and attend hospital respectively. By reviewing the practice of the patients about 88.7% showed adherence to drugs intake while 59.6% showed diet control . Education sessions by heath care providers and mangers is required to raise knowledge and attitude of diabetic patients.

Awareness about dental complications among diabetic patients in Madurai

Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health concern. Preventive dental care is found to be associated with dental knowledge and hence a study was done to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of diabetic patients attending outward patient in a government hospital in Madurai. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 308 diabetic patients attending the government hospital in Madurai. A pretested questionnaire was used. Descriptive statistics was done to describe the frequency. Results: It was found from the study that effect of diabetes on oral health was known by about 52 (16.9%) study subjects. Out of 308 respondents, 266 (86.4%) brushed their teeth once daily and 42 (13.6%) brushed twice daily. Only 38 (12.3%) study participants said that they want to get education on oral health and diabetes. Conclusion: The level of awareness about oral complication in diabetic patients was found to be deficient. Most diabetic patients were not aware about various complications of diabetes and the effect of diabetes on the oral health. The attitude of the diabetic patients toward oral health was found to be deficient. The practice of the diabetic patients toward oral health was found to be good.

Effects of social and economic factors on the attitudes of diabetic patients towards self-care behaviors in Iran

Background: One of the most common chronic diseases is diabetes, which self-care has a very significant role in reducing its complications. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of social and economic factors on the attitude of diabetic patients towards self-care behaviors. Methods: The current study is a cross-sectional study conducted in 2019. The sample included 170 patients with diabetes referring to the clinics affiliated to the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Data were collected using a previously developed questionnaire through interview. Results: Out of participants in the study, had a positive attitude towards self-care behaviors of type 2 diabetes. We observed significant association between attitude towards self-care behaviors in type 2 diabetes and membership in real and virtual groups (P < 0.001), education (P < 0.001) support of family members (P < 0.001), household income (P = 0.01). Conclusion: Regarding the correlation between certain social and economic variables, and patient attitude towards self-care in diabetes, as well as the effects of attitude in performing self-care behaviors, and the beneficial results of these behaviors in disease control, correct methods must be adapted to control these variables both materially and spiritually. Some of the methods suggested by the researchers are holding frequent educational classes for these people, providing suitable pamphlets, allocating suitable environments and green spaces for diabetic patients, creating suitable and fun virtual groups, identifying type 2 diabetic patients who are not supported by families or do not have enough income and creating suitable group spaces for these people.

The Knowledge and Attitude of Diabetic Patients Regarding Oral and Dental Disorders in Kerman Diabetes Clinics.

Statement of the Problem: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common endocrine disorders. This disease has devastating effects on many organs and tissues of the body including oral and dental tissues.Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of diabetic patients about dental and oral diseases.Materials and Method: In this cross-sectional study, 433 diabetic patients who referred to Kerman Diabetes Clinics were included. Data were collected using a questionnaire consisted of three parts of demographic characteristics, knowledge of oral and systemic complications of diabetes mellitus, and patients' attitude regarding their oral health. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 and employing t-test and multiple linear regression analysis. Statistically significant values were considered at p≤ 0.05.Results: The mean scores for the knowledge of systemic and oral complications were 0.80±0.21 and 0.39±0.23, respectively. The mean total knowledge of diabetic patients was 0.53±0.18, and the mean score for the patients' attitude was 0.63±0.11. It was revealed that people with a family history of diabetes did not have significantly greater overall knowledge (p= 0.082). Also, people with longer disease duration (p= 0.004) and female patients (p= 0.05) had significantly a better knowledge and attitude in terms of oral health.Conclusion: The knowledge and attitude of patients regarding their oral and dental health and diseases were at moderate level, which should be promoted by constant planning and education according to the current needs of society.

Diabetic patients' knowledge of the bidirectional link: are dental health care professionals effectively conveying the message?

Diabetes mellitus (DM) has emerged as a global public health concern with significant upshots due to its high prevalence, severity and associated complications. The present review aims to evaluate the literature that has investigated the awareness and attitude of diabetic patients about their oral/periodontal health to identify gaps in the dissemination of this critical information. Literature addressing diabetic patient's awareness/knowledge, response to their periodontal health needs, and the source of oral health education was investigated using a computer search of electronic databases. Twenty-six papers were included in the systematic review for analysis. The studies reported data from 13 different countries involving 10550 participants, 9843 patients with DM and 974 healthy controls. The overall analysis of the studies showed that approximately 73% of the diabetic patients were unaware of the link between their systemic condition (DM) and periodontal health. The results of the study show that a large number of diabetic patients are unaware of the link between oral/periodontal health and DM. There is a strong need to implement the recent guidelines established by the IDF/EFP concerning mutual care of diabetic patients by the medical and dental health care professionals. This will result in improved general and oral health of our diabetic patients.

Assessment of patients knowledge and attitude towards diabetes and its relationship with glycemic control: A cross-sectional study in a Nigerian tertiary hospital

Background: It is postulated that increased knowledge of patients about diabetes as well as a positive attitude will lead to improved glycaemic control and better outcome. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitude of diabetic patients in a tertiary hospital in Enugu and the relationship with their glycaemic control.Methods: A cross-sectional study was done using a structured questionnaire to obtain socio-demographic data and assess knowledge and attitude to diabetes on consecutive patients attending the outpatient clinic in a tertiary hospital. Responses were scored with equal weighting. The fasting blood glucose of the patients was measured and recorded.Result: There were 51(60.7%) females and 33 (39.3%) males, with majority (63.1%) in the age range 41 -64 years and 32(38.1%) had only primary education. The mean knowledge score was 6.19 ± 2.08 and 33(39.3%) demonstrated good knowledge. Knowledge did not differ between males and females (p=0.34), but was highest in those with tertiary education (p = 0.02). Positive attitude to the condition was recorded in 63(75%) subjects. There was poor correlation between knowledge and attitude (r = -0.161, p= 0.14). Those with good knowledge scores were 2 times more likely to have good glycaemic control compared with those with poor knowledge; OR = 2.015, p = 0.02. There was no significant difference between the glycemic control of those with good attitude and those with poor attitude (p= 0.08).Conclusion: Although overall knowledge was poor, patients had a good attitude to their illness. Knowledge, but not attitude was significantly positively associated with glycemic control.Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Knowledge, Attitude, Glycaemic control

Knowledge and Attitude of Diabetic Patients towards the Oral Complications of Diabetes Mellitus and Factors Associated with Their Knowledge in Khartoum State, Sudan

Knowledge and Attitude of Diabetic Patients towards the Oral Complications of Diabetes Mellitus and Factors Associated with Their Knowledge in Khartoum State, Sudan

Impact of medication therapy management on knowledge, attitude and practice among diabetic patients

ObjectivesThe objective of the study was to assess the impact of knowledge, attitude and practice on medication therapy management in diabetic patients in South Kerala, India. This study was designed exclusively to identify the pharmacist's role in patient care using the pharmacist-led MTM programme. MethodsA 15 item questionnaire was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice on diabetic patients. KAP questionnaire consists of 7 knowledge questions, 3 attitude questions and 5 practice questions. 104 diabetic patients from general medicine were selected for the study for 6 months duration. The questionnaire was given to the patients before and after providing MTM service to the patients. Key findingsThe study revealed that the knowledge and attitude of diabetic patients were improved after providing MTM service whereas practice was not improved supporting the previous study evidences. ConclusionThe study identified that the pharmacist-led MTM programme has the potential to improve optimal diabetes management by involving the patients as a part of the health care team. The ability of the clinical pharmacist to build trusting relationships with patients and providers is essential for the success of such a programme.

Correlation of Self Care Practices and Glycaemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Poor self care practices of diabetes can lead to progression of disease and related complications. The main aim in present study was done to evaluate self care practices and attitude of diabetic patients towards the disease. The present study was done from Oct 2015 to Dec 2015 including 100 type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Their self care practices and attitude towards the disease were investigated using preapproved questionnaire. In results the Mean age of study population was 53.84±9.49 years with 54% men and 46% women. There was a significant relationship between self care practices like seeing diabetes educator, more clinical visits, routine retina and kidney examination and attitude towards the diabetes are directly associated with glycaemic control (p<0.05). Patients performing periodic feet, retina, heart and kidney examination and SMBG were having similar glycaemic control (p>0.05). in conclusion Self care practices like seeing diabetes educator, more clinical visits, routine retina and routine kidney examination along with attitude towards the diabetes can help the patients to improve the disease and delay the associated complication.

Effect of diabetic education on the knowledge, attitude and practices of diabetic patients towards prevention of hypoglycemia.

Aims:To assess the role of diabetic education in increasing awareness about hypoglycemia and decreasing hypoglycemic symptoms in diabetics.Materials and Methods:This is a longitudinal study involving the use of a structured questionnaire for obtaining baseline information related to knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of diabetic patients regarding hypoglycemia. Then the patients were given diabetic education by the treating doctor regarding hypoglycemia, its symptoms and prevention; the effect of which was assessed by repeating the same questionnaire after a month. The occurrence of hypoglycemic symptoms was also compared before and after diabetic education.Results:There is a significant improvement in all parameters like KAP with diabetic education. The hypoglycemic episodes also decrease significantly.Conclusions:Proper diabetic education is seen to improve the knowledge and attitude of the diabetic patients toward hypoglycemia. This leads to improved practices of such patients and decrease hypoglycemic episodes in them.

Awareness and attitude of diabetic patients on diabetic eye complications in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Diabetes mellitus has significant ocular morbidities leading to visual impairment and blindness. Most patients are not aware that diabetes mellitus affect the eye with potential debilitating consequences. The study examines the awareness and attitude of diabetic patients attending the endocrinology clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, on diabetic eye complications in order to examine factors that may be contributingto poor visual outcome. To assess the awareness and attitude of diabetic patients on diabetic eye complications in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This hospital-based cross-sectional study carried out between 25th March and 28th June, 2011 had 225 adult diabetics attending the Endocrinology clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt daily balloted for. From questionnaires and ocular examinations were recorded in the data sheets and analysed using the SPSS version 16 (2007). Simple statistics andcomparisons of associated variables were made using Chi-square. Of the 225 patients examined, 128 (56.9%) were aware that diabetes could affect the eye while 97 (43.1%) were not aware. Only a quarter (33, 25.8%) of them knew of specific eye complications of diabetes.There was no gender specific significant difference (p = 0.195). Age and educational status significantly affected their awareness (p < 0.005).The duration of diabetes did not have significant impact on the level of awareness of the patients (p = 0.066). Only 103 (45.8%) of those examined had ever had previous eye examination of which 26 (26.3%) did so prior to their diagnosis with diabetes mellitus. Less than a quarter (22.3%) was referred by doctors for the eye examination. Age, sex, educational status and level of awareness did not significantly influence the number of those who had the eye examination while the duration of diabetes significant affect the number of those who had eye examination (p < 0.005). The study underscores the need to improve patients' education on diabetic eye complications and encourage primary care physicians to refer diabetic patients for early ocular examination.

Knowledge of diabetes and its associated ocular manifestations by diabetic patients: A study at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Ghana

Background:Diabetes mellitus is a significant cause of visual impairment, hence adequate knowledge on this condition and its ocular manifestations is of immense importance to diabetic patients.Aim:To assess the knowledge of diabetic patients on the disorder and its ocular manifestations, and their attitude towards ocular examinations.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional survey involving the use of a structured interview was conducted among diabetic patients attending the Diabetic Clinic of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Using Fishers Exact Chi-square (χ2) and Odds Ratios (ORs), data obtained was analyzed.Results:Only 103 (26.4%) patients knew the type of diabetes mellitus they were suffering from. Knowledge on ocular effects of diabetes mellitus was low and only 15 (3.8%) knew that it could affect the ocular refraction with no patient mentioning that diabetes mellitus could cause cataract or diabetic retinopathy. Attitude to routine eye examination was poor. As much as 135 (34.6%) had never had an eye examination since being diagnosed of diabetes. Knowledge of the type of diabetes mellitus the individual had or any ocular complication of this disorder was significantly related (OR: 4.22; P < 0.001 and OR: 2.55; P < 0.001) respectively to their attitude to seeking eye care.Conclusion:Diabetic patients’ knowledge on diabetes mellitus and its ocular manifestations, and the attitude of diabetic patients towards eye examination were poor. Intensive health education by diabetes care givers and leaders of the Ghana Diabetic Association for diabetic patient is therefore required to improve attitude towards eye care to prevent visual impairment.

Introducing telemonitoring for diabetic patients: Development of a telemonitoring ‘Health Effect and Readiness’ Questionnaire

Purpose Till now no validated instrument exists to measure the readiness and attitude of diabetic patients towards the use of telemonitoring. The purpose of the described study was to develop a Telemonitoring Attitude and Readiness Questionnaire and to check its validity and reliability. Methods After performing in-depth interviews in two separate sessions, the Telemonitoring Attitude and Readiness Questionnaire was completed by a convenience sample of 138 patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to determine internal consistency. Test–retest reliability was further evaluated with a subsample of 21 patients. Results Analysis supports the validity and reliability of the 13-item Telemonitoring Health Effect and Readiness Questionnaire (THERQ) with three subscales: Communication with peers or during holidays with a professional (Cronbach's α = 0.84), telemonitoring health effect (Cronbach's α = 0.87), and communication with a professional from home (Cronbach's α = 0.88). Test–retest reliability is satisfactory (intraclass correlation coefficients between 0.58 and 0.92). Conclusions The results of this study provide preliminary evidence that the Telemonitoring Health Effect and Readiness Questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument to measure the readiness and subjective feelings of health effect towards the use of telemonitoring. The THERQ could be used before the implementation of telemonitoring to check if diabetic patients are interested in the use of it but it could also be used in (randomized) controlled trials as the questions are put in such a way that also patients not (yet) using telemonitoring can answer the questions.