Diabetes distress mediates the relationship between depressive symptoms and glycaemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes: Findings from a multi-site diabetes peer support intervention.

Yiqing QianDane A EmmerlingSarah D KowittGuadalupe X AyalaAndrea L CherringtonMichele HeislerMonika M SaffordTricia S TangDavid H ThomEdwin B Fisher

Published in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2023)

but the reverse, depressive symptoms mediating the effect of distress, was not found. These findings add to the evidence that diabetes distress is a worthy intervention target to improve clinical status and quality of life among individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
depressive symptoms
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
randomized controlled trial
social support
sleep quality
skeletal muscle
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
physical activity