Fig. 1
Network structure of hypoglycemia worries and avoiding hypoglycemia behavior. Green edges represent positive correlations, red edges represent negative correlations. The thickness of the edge reflects the magnitude of the correlation. The circles around nodes depict its predictability. W1: I am afraid that I will have hypoglycemia, but I do not realize it; W2: I am worried that there is no food, fruit, or drink within my reach; W3: I am afraid I’ll faint in public; W4: I am worried that hypoglycemia will embarrass me or my friends in public; W5: I am worried about hypoglycemia when I’m alone; W6: I am afraid I will be in a trance when hypoglycemia occurs; W7: I am afraid I lose control after hypoglycemia; W8: I am afraid that when I have hypoglycemia, there is no one around to help me; W9: I am worried about hypoglycemia when I’m driving or cycling; W10: I am afraid of causing mistakes or accidents due to hypoglycemia; W11: I am worried about being criticized by others because of hypoglycemia; W12: I am worried that hypoglycemia will affect my judgment; W13: I am afraid hypoglycemia makes me feel dizzy; W14: I am worried that hypoglycemia may hurt me or others; W15: I am worried that hypoglycemia will cause permanent damage to my health; W16: I am worried that the occurrence of hypoglycemia will disrupt some important things I am doing; W17: I worry about hypoglycemia during sleep; W18: I am worried that hypoglycemia will make me suddenly feel restless and difficult to calm down; B1: When I feel signs of hypoglycemia, I will eat something; B2: I will keep my fasting blood sugar above 8 mmol/L to avoid hypoglycemia; B3: When my blood sugar is low, I will reduce the dose of insulin or drugs; B4: I will increase the frequency of blood glucose monitoring; B5: Worried about hypoglycemia, I will ensure that I am accompanied when I go out; B6: Worried about hypoglycemia, I will reduce my outing or travel; B7: Worried about hypoglycemia, I dare not drive a car or bicycle; B8: Worried about hypoglycemia, I’m afraid to visit relatives and friends; B9: Had to stay at home for fear of hypoglycemia; B10: Restricted exercise and physical activity due to fear of hypoglycemia; B11: Make sure there are people around who can help me; B12: Take candy or carbohydrates to avoid hypoglycemia.; B13: Keep blood sugar higher than usual when participating in some activities; B14: When doing important work, keep the blood sugar higher than usual; B15: Seek the attention of others