Items | Abbreviation | M | SD | BEI |
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Hypoglycemia worries | ||||
I am afraid that I will have hypoglycemia, but I do not realize it. | W1 | 2.62 | 1.05 | 0.11 |
I am worried that there is no food, fruit, or drink within my reach. | W2 | 2.65 | 1.15 | 0.00 |
I am afraid I’ll faint in public. | W3 | 1.47 | 0.80 | 0.13 |
I am worried that hypoglycemia will embarrass me or my friends in public. | W4 | 1.55 | 0.88 | 0.02 |
I am worried about hypoglycemia when I’m alone. | W5 | 2.50 | 0.88 | 0.00 |
I am afraid I will be in a trance when hypoglycemia occurs. | W6 | 1.71 | 0.89 | 0.04 |
I am afraid I lose control after hypoglycemia. | W7 | 1.77 | 0.94 | 0.06 |
I am afraid that when I have hypoglycemia, there is no one around to help me. | W8 | 1.85 | 0.98 | 0.05 |
I am worried about hypoglycemia when I’m driving or cycling. | W9 | 1.50 | 0.83 | 0.01 |
I am afraid of causing mistakes or accidents due to hypoglycemia. | W10 | 1.40 | 0.73 | 0.08 |
I am worried about being criticized by others because of hypoglycemia. | W11 | 1.51 | 0.82 | 0.00 |
I am worried that hypoglycemia will affect my judgment. | W12 | 2.46 | 1.31 | 0.21 |
I am afraid hypoglycemia makes me feel dizzy. | W13 | 2.69 | 1.08 | 0.07 |
I am worried that hypoglycemia may hurt me or others. | W14 | 1.38 | 0.77 | 0.16 |
I am worried that hypoglycemia will cause permanent damage to my body or health. | W15 | 1.44 | 0.87 | 0.09 |
I am worried that the occurrence of hypoglycemia will disrupt some important things I am doing. | W16 | 2.62 | 1.32 | 0.09 |
I worry about hypoglycemia during sleep. | W17 | 1.72 | 0.92 | 0.39 |
I am worried that hypoglycemia will make me suddenly feel restless and difficult to calm down. | W18 | 2.37 | 0.67 | 0.00 |
Avoiding hypoglycemia behavior | ||||
When I feel signs of hypoglycemia, I will eat something. | B1 | 3.47 | 1.11 | -0.08 |
I will keep my fasting blood sugar above 8 mmol/L to avoid hypoglycemia. | B2 | 2.27 | 1.23 | 0.07 |
When my blood sugar is low, I will reduce the dose of insulin or drugs. | B3 | 2.51 | 1.28 | 0.00 |
I will increase the frequency of blood glucose monitoring. | B4 | 2.92 | 1.16 | 0.00 |
Worried about hypoglycemia, I will ensure that I am accompanied when I go out. | B5 | 2.14 | 1.06 | 0.20 |
Worried about hypoglycemia, I will reduce my outing or travel. | B6 | 2.43 | 1.17 | 0.11 |
Worried about hypoglycemia, I dare not drive a car or bicycle. | B7 | 2.26 | 1.40 | 0.11 |
Worried about hypoglycemia, I’m afraid to visit relatives and friends. | B8 | 2.11 | 1.17 | 0.04 |
Had to stay at home for fear of hypoglycemia. | B9 | 1.99 | 1.19 | 0.35 |
Restricted exercise and physical activity due to fear of hypoglycemia. | B10 | 2.15 | 1.20 | 0.26 |
Make sure there are people around who can help me. | B11 | 1.96 | 1.12 | 0.05 |
Take candy or carbohydrates to avoid hypoglycemia. | B12 | 3.11 | 1.36 | 0.00 |
Keep blood sugar higher than usual when participating in some activities. | B13 | 2.10 | 1.12 | 0.01 |
When doing important work, keep the blood sugar higher than usual. | B14 | 2.12 | 1.09 | 0.10 |
Seek the attention of others. | B15 | 1.75 | 1.01 | 0.27 |