Association between Depression and Glycemic Control among Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Background: Diabetes is a chronic, progressive condition that carries significant physical, social, and psychological impacts. Individuals with diabetes are more likely to experience mental health issues, which can further complicate their ability to manage self-care effectively. Aim: This study aimed to determine the association between depression with glycemic control (HbA1c). Patients and Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Family Medicine outpatient clinic affiliated with Suez Canal University hospitals serving the communities of Suez Canal and Sinai. All patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus attending Family Medicine clinic, Suez Canal University Hospital. All patients were subjected to history taking, beck depression inventory scale, known self-reported medical history and adherence to diabetic medication. Results: A total of 50 patients were recruited; the majority of participants were women (72%). Participants' mean age was 54.08 years. 82% of them are married. 56% are illiterate. The most common occupations were retired, housewife, and non-working (56%). The majority of respondents (66%) lived in rural areas. Diabetes complications affected 34% of patients in the control group. Comorbidity was present in 54% of cases. Smokers make up 20% of patients. 60% of patients are on oral diabetic medications. 88% had mild depression and 12% had moderate depression. Among patients 10% had controlled diabetes mellitus according to HA1C level. There was insignificant correlation between hemoglobin A1C and depression scale. Conclusion: The present study concluded that prevalence of depression among diabetic patients was high, however relation between depression score and glycaemic control was statistically insignificant.