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

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