Domains affected by quality of life in people with Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence available in the literature on the quality of life domains most affected in people with Diabetes Mellitus. Methods: This is an integrative literature review, with articles published between 2015 and 2024, in Portuguese and available in full text. The guiding question was: What does the scientific literature show about the quality of life domains most negatively affected in people with diabetes mellitus? The integrative review was conducted between February and December 2025, searching the databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), using the Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS): Quality of Life, Diabetes Mellitus, and Diabetes Mellitus 1 and 2, combined with the Boolean operators “AND” and “OR”. Results:24 studies were identified, of which 10 comprised the final sample after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The domains of quality of life most affected were physical and functional aspects, pain, emotional aspects, impact of the disease, and social aspects. Final considerations: Diabetes Mellitus has a negative impact on quality of life, requiring multidisciplinary interventions aimed at improving the well-being of individuals with this disease.