Table 3: Challenges faced by physician and patient while managing/treating diabetes associated pruritus.
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Challenges while managing patients with diabetes |
Lack of diagnostic test for pruritus |
72% |
|
High cost of treatment |
60% |
|
|
Patient incompliance to treatment |
56% |
|
|
Counseling patients on importance of lifestyle factors |
48% |
|
|
Managing side effects of treatment |
48% |
|
|
Managing recurrence of symptoms |
44% |
|
|
Delay in reporting of symptoms by patients |
38% |
|
|
Challenges faced by patients with diabetes associated pruritus |
Fear of increased symptoms |
61% |
|
Fear of recurrence of symptoms |
60% |
|
|
Impact on family life |
58% |
|
|
Social embarrassment |
57% |
|
|
Effect on lifestyle |
40% |
|
|
Hindrance to day to day activity |
34% |
|
|
Cost of medication |
32% |
|
|
Absenteeism at work |
29% |
|
|
Dealing with symptoms such as skin shedding |
27% |
|
|
Lack of enough information |
21% |