A study on depression and anxiety in patients with diabetes mellitus

Objective To investigate the prevalence rates, relevance of depression and anxiety in patients with diabetes. Methods 152 cases with diabetes mellitus (study group) and 102 cases of normal subjects (control group) were interviewed and analyzed by Zung Self rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Zung Self rating Anxiety Scale (SAS).Results ①The prevalence rate of depression or anxiety in study group was 42.1%, versus 9.8% of the control group. ②Depression or anxiety states was found to be correlated with the followings: women , higher fasting plasma glucose (FPG),more complications and efficacy of treatment.Conclusion The prevalence rates of depression and anxiety in diabetic patients are higher than those of normal subjects; depression and anxiety states have negative influence on the advancement and prognosis of diabetes mellitus.