Advances in Healthcare Research
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): September - February

Correlation Between Insulin Therapy and Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension at Sunan Kudus Islamic Hospital

Sinta Putri Arifati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kudus, Indonesia)
Eko Retnowati (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kudus, Indonesia)
Intan Adevia Rosnarita (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kudus, Indonesia)
Intan Setyaningrum (Universitas Muhammadiyah Kudus, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to examine the relationship between insulin therapy effectiveness and quality of life among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbid hypertension at Sunan Kudus Islamic Hospital. It hypothesizes that glycemic and blood pressure control are significantly associated with patients’ quality of life. Research Method: This quantitative observational-analytical study employed a cross-sectional design. A total of 105 patients were selected through purposive sampling. Quality of life was assessed through interviews using the validated EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, while random blood glucose and blood pressure data were obtained from medical records. Univariate analysis and the Mann–Whitney test were performed using SPSS version 27. Results and Discussion: Most respondents had ineffective control of random blood glucose (55.2%), controlled blood pressure (57.1%), and good quality of life (63.8%). Mann–Whitney analysis showed significant associations between random blood glucose, blood pressure, and quality of life (p = 0.001). These findings indicate that metabolic and blood pressure control are important determinants of patients’ perceived health status. Implications: Healthcare providers should strengthen insulin monitoring, patient education, adherence support, and the integration of diabetes–hypertension management. Originality: This study simultaneously evaluates insulin effectiveness, blood pressure control, and quality of life among patients with T2DM and hypertension in a hospital-based setting in Indonesia.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

AHR

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Subject

Health Professions

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Founded in 2023, Advances in Healthcare Research publishes original research that promises to advance our understanding of Health over diverse topics and research methods. This Journal welcomes research of significance across a wide range of primary and applied research methods, including ...