Attitudinal measures tended to fall
below the halfway point of the response
options (i.e., 2.5). Respondents reported moderate levels of satisfaction
with the pain and the inflammation and
bruising associated with insulin injections (the scores for pain and inflammation/bruising were significantly higher
than those for embarrassment, time
needed, and ease of use, P 0.001). A
quarter (24%) of respondents had a score
representing negative affect toward injections (they scored above the midpoint on
the scale), and 21% reported “often” worrying about hypoglycemia.