A Survey to Evaluate Diabetes Management, Control, Chronic Complications, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetic Subjects in Taiwan

DiabCare Asia 2008. A Cross-Sectional Survey to Evaluate Diabetes Management, Control, Complications, Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetic Patients in Asia & To Evaluate Perceptions and Practices of Physicians & Patients About Diabetes Management in Asia.

This study is conducted in Asia. The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the current status of diabetes management, control, and complications in diabetic subjects in Asia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diabetic patients registered in the particular centre for more than 12 months
• Patients should have visited the centre at least once in the last 3-6 months apart from the initial visit
• Patients willing to sign informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

• Repetition of any patient as patients should not be included twice for any reason
• Unwilling to participate or unable to comply with protocol requirements