Dimensions of Quality of Life among Patients with Diabetes (A Descriptive Study of Attendees at Diabetes and Endocrinology Centers in Makkah)

The present study aimed to examine the dimensions of quality of life among patients with diabetes attending diabetes and endocrinology centers in Makkah. The study adopted a descriptive research design and utilized a structured questionnaire to collect data from a stratified random sample of 381 adult patients who had developed disease-related complications. The findings indicated that the overall level of quality of life was rated as moderate. Among the assessed dimensions, the environmental dimension ranked first, followed by the psychological dimension, then the social dimension, while the physical dimension ranked last. These results highlight the necessity of adopting a comprehensive perspective in addressing the needs of patients with diabetes, extending beyond medical treatment to encompass psychological, social, and environmental factors influencing patients’ well-being. The study recommends strengthening the integration of these dimensions in healthcare practices to enhance clinical outcomes, particularly maintaining blood glucose levels within the normal range, and to promote sustained well-being and adaptive coping among patients living with diabetes, and integrating psychological counseling services into routine diabetes care to address long-term emotional fatigue and adaptive stress.