Relationship between Sexual Needs and the Quality of Life of Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that can cause serious complications and has major impact on the quality of life experienced by sufferers. One effects diabetes change in sexual identity person’s physical ability to carry out activities. This study aims determine relationship between needs fulfilment Mellitus patients. research non-experimental quantitative using cross-sectional approach, population this were 49 patients treated at Labuang Baji Hospital. Data was collected questionnaire, women assessed FSFI (Female Sexual Function Index) questionnaire men IIEF (International Index Erectile Functions) while DQOL (Diabetes Quality Of Life). 57.7% respondents felt their not met, with 46.9% poor. There Makassar Hospital, Indonesia.
 
 Keywords: mellitus, needs,