Mental Health among Spanish Adults with Diabetes: Findings from a Population-Based Case-Controlled Study.

Marta Lopez-HerranzRodrigo Jiménez-García Zichen Ji Javier de Miguel-Díez David Carabantes-Alarcón Clara Maestre-MiquelJosé J Zamorano-LeónAna Lopez-de-Andres

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Adults with DM included in our investigation have a significantly higher prevalence of mental disorders, psychological distress, and consumption of psychiatric medications than non-DM controls. It is necessary to implement screening strategies and psychological interventions to improve the mental health of DM patients in Spain, focusing especially on women and those aged 35 to 59 years.

Keyphrases

mental health
glycemic control
type diabetes
end stage renal disease
mental illness
newly diagnosed
cardiovascular disease
prognostic factors
physical activity
risk factors
pregnant women
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
pregnancy outcomes