Comparative study Assess the Level of Stress and Quality of Life among Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus Patients at Bagalkot

Background: India has been known as a house for people with non-communicable diseases. According to World Health Organization, diabetes cases are increasing rapidly in India, with an estimated 8.7% diabetic population in the age group of 20 and 70 years. Stress and Hyperglycaemia complement each other, ultimately hindering the Quality of life of a person. The study aimed to assess and compare the stress level and quality of life among Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus patients. Methods: The data was collected from 100 diabetic patients (50 type 1 & 50 type 2). By using Convenient sampling technique data was selected. Stress Scale was used to assess the level of stress & WHO Bref-26 Quality of Life Scale was used to assess quality of life. The comparison of stress and quality of life was done using the ‘t’ test and the association was determined using the Chi-square test. Results: 70% of patients with diabetic mellitus (DM) Type 1 had high level of stress, 20% had moderate and 10% had low level of stress. In type II DM patients, 92% had moderate stress levels and 8% had low stress level. Negative correlation between stress and quality of life among type 1 and type 2 diabetic mellitus patients. Conclusion: A statistically negative correlation exists between stress and quality of life among type 1 and Type 2 patients.