Diabetes Self-management Study (DSS)—a demographic and clinical approach to patients' diabetes knowledge

Diabetes knowledge among older adults with diabetes in Beijing, China

“…The finding that the participants who were <65 years old were more knowledgeable about causes of diabetes, signs and symptoms of diabetes and diabetes care than those who were 65 years or older is consistent with previous studies which have reported that older adults with diabetes have less knowledge about diabetes than younger adults (He & Wharrad 2007, Gill et al. 2008, McPherson et al.…”

“…2008) and patients with parents with a history of diabetes are more likely to know about the symptoms and treatment for diabetes. Unlike other studies on diabetes knowledge (He & Wharrad 2007, Gill et al. 2008, McPherson et al.…”

“…2008). An association between increasing age and low diabetes knowledge might be related to the fact that older adults tend to have more comorbidities, which might lead to confusion about signs and symptoms specific to diabetes and those of other diseases (Gill et al. 2008).…”

“…2008). In addition, women have been reported as being more knowledgeable about diabetes when compared with men (Gill et al. 2008, McPherson et al.…”