Eight-year nationwide study of the bidirectional association between type 2 diabetes and depression in nearly 8 million German outpatients.

Woo Ri Chae Claudia Kohring Christopher RohdeOle Köhler-ForsbergChristian OtteJakob Holstiege

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

Our findings confirm a bidirectional link between type 2 diabetes and depression, particularly in younger individuals. As type 2 diabetes and depression are frequent, future research needs to study whether preventive approaches can reduce the risk of developing this comorbidity.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
depressive symptoms
glycemic control
sleep quality
cardiovascular disease
insulin resistance
current status
metabolic syndrome
physical activity
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle