Loneliness and the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Siri RosenkildeSofie Have HoffmannAnne Bonde ThorstedTrine Allerslev HorsbølKatrine Rich MadsenSara Fokdal LehnAllan Kofoed-EnevoldsenPeter Bindslev IversenMarie Stjerne GrønkjærLau Caspar Thygesen

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2024)

Loneliness independently increased the risk of type 2 diabetes. The effect was more pronounced in individuals without a mental disorder, as having a mental disorder itself likely increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing loneliness as a modifiable risk factor in preventing type 2 diabetes.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
glycemic control
social support
cardiovascular disease
mental health
risk factors
insulin resistance
adipose tissue