Taking Diabetes to Heart IDF CVD survey key findings September 2018
Survey now closed: good engagement with the survey overall
Survey closed on 31 May 2018
12,695 responses
130+ countries participated
Participating countries
Top participating countries: • Denmark • Japan • India • Bulgaria • Philippines
Ages of respondents
Gender of respondents
Time living with T2DM
Education level
When did you learn about cardiovascular disease (CVD)?
Which of the following conditions do you believe fall under the category of CVD?
Which of the following are risk factors for CVD?
On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is no cardiovascular risk and 5 is high risk, what do you think is your level of risk for CVD?
Which risk factor for CVD applies to you?
Which CVD events have you experienced?
Have you had a conversation with your healthcare provider about T2DM and CVD?
When was the last time you discussed risk factors for CVD with your HCP?
Which of the following statements are true?
What information would you need to better understand the risks between T2DM and CVD in order to prevent them?
On whom or on what do you rely to stay informed about CVD?
Key findings 1. 1 in 6 had never learned about CVD 2. 1 in 4 considered themselves to be at low risk of CVD 3. 2 in 3 had CVD risk factors and/or had experienced a CVD event 4. 1 in 4 respondents with T2DM had never discussed or could not remember discussing their CVD risk with a healthcare provider (HCP) 5. Only 1 in 4 discussed their CVD risk with HCP at the time of their T2DM diagnosis 6. 2 in 5 considered that T2DM will not increase their CVD risk as long as taking medication 7. 1 in 3 said they can only do what their doctor tells them to do to avoid CVD 8. 2 in 3 would need more information on CVD signs and symptoms 9. 2 in 3 would like to receive advice how to avoid CVD through diet and exercise 10. 1 in 2 would need more information of CVD risk factors 11. 3 in 4 rely on CVD information from their HCP 12. 1 in 6 is unsatisfied or very unsatisfied with the information received from HCP