Conversations and Reactions Around Severe Hypoglycemia (CRASH) Study: Results From People With Diabetes and Caregivers in the United States

Frank J. Snoek, Erik Spaepen, Barbara A. Nambu, Christopher J. Child, Sanjay Bajpai, Zaneta Balantac, Donald M. Bushnell, Robin Pokrzywinski, Beth D. Mitchell

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Abstract

A survey was conducted in eight countries to examine conversations around, and experiences and treatments during, severe hypoglycemia among people with diabetes and caregivers of people with diabetes. This article reports a subgroup analysis from the United States involving 219 people with diabetes and 210 caregivers. Most respondents (79.7%) did not use professional health care services during their most recent severe hypoglycemic event, and 40.3% did not report the event to their health care providers at a subsequent follow-up visit. Hypoglycemic events left respondents feeling scared (70.9%), unprepared (42.7%), and helpless (46.9%). These clinically important psychosocial impacts on people with diabetes and caregivers underscore the need for conversations about hypoglycemia prevention and management.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)477-488
JournalClinical Diabetes
Volume40
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2022

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