Diabetes distress and depression in type 2 diabetes. A cross-sectional study in 18,000 individuals in the Central Denmark region.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Type 2 diabetes is linked to psychological distress and a doubled risk of depression. This study aims to characterize individuals with type 2 diabetes experiencing diabetes distress and/or depression in relation to lifestyle and metabolic outcomes.

Methods

A population-based survey in 2020 targeted individuals with type 2 diabetes (aged 18-75 years) in the Central Denmark Region. This cross-sectional study assessed diabetes distress (using Problem-Area-in-Diabetes-scale) and depression (via hospital diagnosis and prescribed medication) as exposures. Logistic regression, adjusting for potential confounders, compared exposed and non-exposed groups on lifestyle habits, metabolic factors and medication usage related to cardio-metabolic risks.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Dalsgaard EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11823346 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature