DAWN study objectives


The objectives of the DAWN Study were:

  • To increase the understanding of patient perceptions surrounding diabetes
  • To develop insights into the attitudes and responsibilities of policy makers and caregivers
  • To identify areas for improvement in the psychosocial management of diabetes
  • To identify the most important psychosocial barriers and solutions to more effective self-management of the disease across the world
  • To provide doctors, nurses and policy makers with information to help decision-making and the development of national diabetes care programmes
  • To identify areas where it is critically important to improve collaborations between the parties involved in diabetes management