Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
DEPRESSION PREVALENCE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS: INSIGHTS FROM A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS
Dr. Monika Sreeja Thangada, Dr. Rahul Kasoju
JCDR. 2023: 1276-1280
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes, a chronic ailment, mandates major lifestyle modifications and diligent self-care. The essentiality of controlled glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels is well-known; however, half of the patients do not achieve this, resulting in various complications, including depression. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) has demonstrated utility in quantifying depressive symptoms in those with diabetes.
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