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Depression as a risk factor for the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A meta-analysis

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Knol, M. J., Twisk, J. W. R., Beekman, A. T. F., Heine, R. J., Snoek, F. J., Pouwer, F.·2006·Diabetologia

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Aims/hypothesis Evidence strongly suggests that depression and type 2 diabetes are associated, but the direction of the association is still unclear. Depression may occur as a consequence of having diabetes, but may also be a risk factor for the onset of type 2 diabetes. This study examined the latter association by reviewing the literature and conducting a meta-analysis of longitudinal studies on this topic.Methods Medline and PsycInfo were searched for articles published up to January 2005. All studies that examined the relationship between depression and the onset of type 2 diabetes were included. Pooled relative risks were calculated using fixed and random effects models. To explore sources of heterogeneity between studies, subgroup analyses and meta-regression analyses were performed.Results Nine studies met our inclusion criteria for this meta-analysis. The pooled relative risk was 1.26 (1.13-1.39) using the fixed effects model and 1.37 (1.14-1.63) using the random effects model. Heterogeneity between studies could not be explained by (1) whether studies controlled for undetected diabetes at baseline; (2) the method of diabetes assessment at follow-up; (3) the baseline overall risk of diabetes in the study population; and (4) follow-up duration.Conclusions/interpretation Depressed adults have a 37% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this relationship are still unclear and warrant further research. A randomised controlled study is needed to test whether effective prevention or treatment of depression can reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes and its health consequences.

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  • In nine studies (n=174,035; average 9.4 year follow-up), depression is associated with increased risk of T2DM (RR 1.37, 95% CI 1.14-1.63).

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Authors
Knol, M. J., Twisk, J. W. R., Beekman, A. T. F., Heine, R. J., Snoek, F. J., & Pouwer, F.
Affiliations
  • University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
  • Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
  • Amsterdam Public Health (NL)
Corresponding author
Pouwer, F.
Venue
Diabetologia
Published
2006-03-07
Volume
49
Issue
5
Pages
837-845
ISSN
  • 0012-186X (ISSN-L)
  • 1432-0428
OpenAlex
W2102694004
Cited by
974
References
51
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FWCI
4.89
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Pure Amsterdam UMC (submittedVersion)
Funders
  • Diabetes Fonds
  • Novo Nordisk
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Keywords
depression, type 2 diabetes, diabetes incidence, depression as risk factor
MeSH terms
Depression, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Risk Factors

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