Hypos or low blood sugar are perceived
as a significant burden not just for the people living with diabetes,
but also for their family members.
The multi-national
TALK-HYPO1 study of 4,300 family members of people living
with diabetes reported that talking about hypos with their relatives
with diabetes could bring them closer together.
The Talk about Hypos Study
64% of family members of people with diabetes are worried or
anxious about the risk of hypoglycaemia1
74% of the study participants state that they spend less time on,
or forgo entirely, other activities such as hobbies, holidays or
being with other friends or family as a result1
76% of the respondents believe that having more conversations about
hypos can lead to a positive impact on the life of their family
member(s) living with diabetes1
43% report that the primary barrier to these conversations is their
relative with diabetes not wanting to talk about hypos1
More Information
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