ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION ARE BINARY DISRUPT DIABETIC CONTROL

Abstract

Background: Besides being an organic disease, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition with psychiatric and psychosocial dimensions. Disorders of lucose metabolism directly affect the brain and the mental functions. We carried out this study to observe the association between anxiety / depression and HbA1c (glycated hemoglobin) levels.

Methods: A total of 130 patients either with type 1 or type 2 DM referred to our diabetes mellitus clinic were enrolled to the study. 62 of the patients were men and 68 were women. Study population was consisted of subjects with no previous psychiatric disorders history. We sused the hospital anxiety and depression scale in present study.

Results: We found that HbA1c levels were significantly associated with HAD-D and HAD-A subscale scores.

Conclusion: Based on the findings of present study, we conclude that DM is a risk factor for anxiety and depression. Our results were compatible with the literature. Diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and depression may improve life quality and treatment adherence in diabetic subjects.