One More Survey

It was one more survey. I don’t know about you, but I receive countless survey requests. Information is sought on diabetes products, pharmaceutical companies, and household products. I am selective in deciding which surveys to complete; they take precious time, and I sometimes question whether they will be used.

Diabetes Spectrum recently conducted its own survey. Eight hundred surveys were mailed to Diabetes Spectrum readers representing ∼10% of our total readership. Fifty-seven percent (443) returned the survey—an excellent response rate. I would have expected no less of us as diabetes health care professionals. If you were one of the 57%, thank you. I assure you, the information is being used.

I will now share survey information I found interesting, including demographics and areas of interest for future topics. I will share the recommendations of our Editorial Board. And I will encourage you to assist us in continuing to meet the mission of Diabetes Spectrum. …