Public awareness of the symptoms of diabetes mellitus.
A cross-sectional survey by standard questionnaire was conducted to determine the public's knowledge (n = 480) of diabetes and diabetes symptoms. Four hundred and sixty-two (96%) subjects had heard of diabetes, 350 (73%) could give a rudimentary definition of diabetes, but 231 (48%) were unable to name any symptom and only 20 (4%) knew of thirst and polyuria in combination. The public's knowledge of diabetes symptoms is poor. This may possibly contribute to delayed presentation of Type 2 diabetes.
Jackson
D M
DM
Department of Endocrinology, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK.
Wills
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Davies
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Meadows
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Singh
B M
BM
Wise
P H
PH
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008131:London; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires