Key result
Major depression in adults with type 2 diabetes was associated with significantly worse overall cognitive functioning and attention/information processing speed compared to non-depressed diabetics.
Why the study?
Does major depression worsen cognitive functioning in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to those without depression and healthy controls?
Population
74 adults, comprising 20 type 2 diabetics with major depression, 20 non-depressed type 2 diabetics, and 34…
Comparison
Type 2 diabetes with major depression (exposure) vs Type 2 diabetes without depression, and controls…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports considering depression screening in cognitive assessments for type 2 diabetes; leaves open causality and treatment effects.
Cross-Sectional (n=74)
Does major depression worsen cognitive functioning in adults with type 2 diabetes compared to those without depression and healthy controls?
Major depression is associated with significantly worse cognitive performance, particularly in attention and information processing speed, among adults with type 2 diabetes.
Watari et al. (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes and major depression (n=74). Major depression vs. Non-depressed type 2 diabetics and healthy controls was evaluated on Overall cognitive functioning, attention/information processing speed, and executive functioning. Major depression in adults with type 2 diabetes was associated with significantly worse overall cognitive functioning and attention/information processing speed compared to non-depressed diabetics.
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