Diabetes in the Downturn
“Diabetes in the downturn” is a report, commissioned by Janssen Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) that provides an in-depth look at the impact of the recent economic downturn on diabetes management in six European countries, from the perspectives of both patients and general practitioners.
Prior to the report being developed, a full literature review investigating the barriers diabetes patients face in managing their condition and the impact of income and socioeconomic status on diabetes management was undertaken by UK health psychologist Vicky Lawson. Key findings of this review underpin the rationale and development of this report. Extensive market research investigating the impact of the economic recession on diabetes has been undertaken by The Research Partnership. In total, 697 interviews with healthcare professionals and patients with type 2 diabetes have been conducted throughout France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain and the UK. Further to the development of the report, a range of expert European groups and individuals have been consulted and their insights and opinions on the key findings have been captured. Janssen EMEA would like to acknowledge and thank the following experts for their support and insight during the development of this report: Sophie Peresson, Regional Director of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Simon O’Neill, Director of Health Intelligence at Diabetes UK.
We hope that the publication of this report will contribute to improving the conditions for diabetes treatment and we welcome all insights from healthcare professionals and partners on policy and practices.