Quality of Life Assessment in Urban Diabetics of Meerut: A Physical and Mental Health Perspective

Background: Diabetes is linked to lifestyle and economic changes and has a significant impact on the quality of life across physical, mental, and social domains. Aims & Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life of adults with type 2 diabetes in urban Meerut. Settings and Design: Community-based cross-sectional study. It was conducted over a one-year period among adults aged above 18 years with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus residing in the urban areas of Meerut City. Methods and Material: A total of 350 adults with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus were selected using systematic random sampling from a line list of known cases. Data on socio-demographics and quality of life were collected using a pre-designed questionnaire and the SF-36 tool. Statistical analysis used: The data were analysed using Epi Info and Jamovi Results: The study found that increasing age, lower socioeconomic status, and lower educational attainment were significantly associated with poorer Quality of Life (QoL) scores among Type 2 diabetic patients in all domains. Conclusions: Quality of Life (QoL) in diabetics is deeply influenced by age, education, and socioeconomic status, with 57.4% of participants reporting good QoL. The study recommends a holistic approach to improve QoL in diabetics, combining medical care with lifestyle changes, stress management, and mental health support.