Aims/IntroductionThe present study investigated the impact of nonâsevere hypoglycemic events (NSHE) on patientsâ diabetes management, daily functioning and wellâbeing.Materials and MethodsA survey assessing the impact of NSHEs was completed by insulinâtreated Japanese people with diabetes, aged â„20 years with selfâreported diabetes, who had experienced at least one NSHE in the past 3 months. Survey questions captured reasons for and the length of the event, and impacts on diabetes management, daily functioning, sleep and wellâbeing.ResultsA total of 3,145 people with type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus were screened, of which 411 respondents were eligible. Increased glucose monitoring was reported by 57 and 54% of respondents after daytime and nightâtime NSHE, respectively. The average number of additional glucose monitoring tests was 2.4 and 3.0 for daytime and nightâtime NSHE. Among all respondents, 19% (daytime) and 16% (nightâtime) changed their insulin dose after an NSHE. After a daytime NSHE, 25% of respondents reported a negative impact on their daily activities or work. After a nightâtime NSHE, 34 and 23% of respondents reported a negative impact on sleep and next day emotional state, respectively.Conclusions
NSHEs have a negative impact on the diabetes management, daily functioning, sleep and wellâbeing of Japanese patients.