Healthcare utilization and expenditures among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbid psychological distress
Our study observed that Diabetes distress is associated with higher outpatient costs, while diabetes with depressive symptoms is associated with higher total medical expenditures. These findings suggest that psychological screening and care interventions for adults with diabetes may be essential.
Authors
- Rongrong Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0001-6291)
- Yuting Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2272-9404)
- Yaqin Zhong
- Xin Cao
- Miaomiao Zhao
- Weiping Yang
- Yuexia Gao
- Wenjie Qu
Institutions
- Nantong University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (CN)
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2026.1702996
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00