Abstract
People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop depression than the general population. Depression is characterised by changes in mood, behaviour and thinking patterns, usually lasting longer than 2 weeks and resulting in social- or workrelated problems (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). A number of questionnaire-based tools are available for the assessment of depression in primary care. This article explores the incidence and prevalence of the condition in people with type 2 diabetes, the effects it has on diabetes control, and discusses ways in which healthcare professionals can assess symptoms of depression and treat the condition.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 281-285 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Diabetes and Primary Care |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Dec 2009 |
Keywords
- Depression
- Diabetes distress
- Screening
- Type 2 diabetes
