Incidence of depression in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with or without complications

  • Feba Elizabeth Shaji1, Negin Pakdaman1, Shekin Shaji1, Binai K Sankar, B R Shivakumar

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus refers to a group of common metabolic disorder associated with abnormalities in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism and results in chronic complications including microvascular, macrovascular and neuropathic disorders. The factors contributing to hyperglycemia include reduced insulin secretion, decrease glucose utilization, increase glucose production. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, is characterized by impaired insulin secretion, insulin resistance, excessive hepatic glucose production and abnormal fat metabolism. According to WHO 2012, Depression is a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, decreased energy, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, and poor concentration. Diabetes and Depression are debilitating conditions that are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Analysing the incidence of depression in type 2 diabetes patients using Depression rating scales are used to analyse depression in Type II Diabetes Mellitus.

Keywords: Depression and Diabetes

Author Biography

Feba Elizabeth Shaji1, Negin Pakdaman1, Shekin Shaji1, Binai K Sankar, B R Shivakumar

1Pharm D, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Acharya and BM Reddy College of pharmacy, Bangalore-90

2M Pharm, Professor and Head. Department of Pharmacy Practice, Acharya and BM Reddy College of pharmacy, Bangalore-90

3Assistant Professor, Department of General Medicine, Dr. BRAMCH

Published
2017-08-30
How to Cite
K Sankar, B R Shivakumar, F. E. S. N. P. S. S. B. (2017). Incidence of depression in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with or without complications. Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research, 6(4). Retrieved from http://jbpr.in/index.php/jbpr/article/view/32
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Research Articles