Depression and polypharmacy are risk factors for activity limitation in type 2 diabetes.

Tara C KlinedinstTracy L NelsonGene W GloecknerMatt P Malcolm

Published in: Chronic illness (2020)

Depression and taking more daily medication were predictors of decreased IADL performance for adults with type 2 diabetes. Our findings suggest regular screening for depression and polypharmacy is important in the primary care of diabetes; especially as these are potentially modifiable risk factors.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
primary care
depressive symptoms
risk factors
sleep quality
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
adverse drug
healthcare
physical activity
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
electronic health record