Psychiatric disorders as risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus: an umbrella review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Numerous longitudinal studies, systematic reviews and meta-analyses have examined psychiatric disorders as risk factors for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A more comprehensive overview of the area is warranted to summarise current evidence and discuss strengths and weaknesses to guide future research.

Aim

The aim of this umbrella review is to determine whether and to what extent different psychiatric disorders are associated with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, the umbrella review also assesses the evidence on potential mediating mechanisms.

Methods and analysis

The present umbrella review will consist of a comprehensive systematic search of published systematic reviews and meta-analyses of observational longitudina

SUBMITTER: Lindekilde N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6549739 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature