PAID
DiabetesProblem Areas In Diabetes Scale
Overview
The PAID scale is a 20-item measure of diabetes-related emotional distress.
Scoring & Interpretation Reference
Scores suggest mild to moderate diabetes-related emotional distress.
Scores indicate high levels of diabetes-related emotional distress, often associated with burnout.
Scale Content & Assessment Items
Which of the following are currently a problem for you?
Not having clear and concrete goals for your diabetes care?
Feeling discouraged with your diabetes treatment plan?
Scared when you think about living with diabetes?
Uncomfortable social situations related to your diabetes care (e.g., people telling you what to eat)?
Feelings of deprivation regarding food and meals?
Feeling depressed when you think about your diabetes?
Not knowing if your mood or feelings are related to your diabetes?
Feeling overwhelmed by your diabetes?
Worrying about low blood sugar reactions?
Feeling angry when you think about living with diabetes?
Feeling constantly concerned about food and eating?
Worrying about the future and the possibility of serious complications?
Feelings of guilt or anxiety when you get off track with your diabetes management?
Not "accepting" your diabetes?
Feeling unsatisfied with your diabetes physician?
Feeling that diabetes is taking up too much of your mental and physical energy every day?
Feeling alone with your diabetes?
Feeling that your friends and family are not supportive of your diabetes management efforts?
Coping with complications of diabetes?
Feeling "burned out" by the constant effort needed to manage diabetes?