Key result
Among out-patients with Type 2 Diabetes, the prevalence of diabetes distress was 27.9%, and was significantly associated with BMI, diabetes duration, HbA1c, neuropathy, and nephropathy.
Population
262 out-patients with T2DM in a multispecialty hospital in South India, mean age 59.7 ± 9.1 years, 71.8%…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May warrant distress screening in T2DM outpatients; leaves open whether intervention improves control or complications.
Cross-Sectional (n=262)
No
Diabetes distress is prevalent in over a quarter of T2DM patients in South India and correlates with poor glycemic control and microvascular complications, highlighting the need for integrated emotional care.
Sankar et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) (n=262). Type 2 Diabetes was evaluated on Prevalence of diabetes distress (DD). Among out-patients with Type 2 Diabetes, the prevalence of diabetes distress was 27.9%, and was significantly associated with BMI, diabetes duration, HbA1c, neuropathy, and nephropathy.
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