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A systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the prevalence of depression between people with and without Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

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Farooqi, Aaisha, Gillies, Clare, Sathanapally, Harini, Abner, Sophia, Seidu, Sam, Davies, Melanie J., Polonsky, William H., Khunti, Kamlesh·2022·Primary Care Diabetes

Abstract

Aims Diabetes can significantly impact quality of life and mental health. However, inconsistencies have been reported in the prevalence of depression in those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and those without. Systematic reviews also included studies without adequate control subjects. We update existing literature, by comparing depression prevalence between individuals with and without Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and PSYCHINFO, from January 1985 to August 2021. Studies were excluded if they failed to have an adequate control group, specified type of diabetes, or reported depression prevalence by type of diabetes.Results 44 studies were selected for inclusion. The prevalence of depression was significantly higher in people with Type 1 (22% vs 13%, OR = 2.10 (95% CI: 1.23, 3.52)), or Type 2 diabetes (19% vs 11%, OR = 1.76 (1.55, 2.01)) compared to those without diabetes. There was no association between study effect size and mean age or gender. Findings did not significantly differ between methods of depression assessment. Prevalence of depression in people with diabetes was higher in studies carried out in specialist care (36%, OR = 3.14 (2.12, 4.63)) compared to those in community or primary care (12%, OR = 1.51 (1.35, 1.70) and in low- and middle-income countries (OR = 2.58 (1.91, 3.50) compared to countries with high income economies (OR = 1.59 (1.39, 1.82)).Conclusions Depression prevalence remains significant in those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Effective chronic disease management in people with diabetes is important, particularly screening and managing depression and diabetes distress in specialist care settings.

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Authors
Farooqi, A., Gillies, C., Sathanapally, H., Abner, S., Seidu, S., Davies, M. J., Polonsky, W. H., & Khunti, K.
Affiliations
  • Birmingham City University (GB)
  • University of Leicester (GB)
  • University of California San Diego (US)
Corresponding author
Farooqi, Aaisha
Venue
Primary Care Diabetes
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2022-02
Volume
16
Issue
1
Pages
1-10
ISSN
1751-9918 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3217806785
Cited by
204
References
65
Citations by year
2026: 53 · 2025: 55 · 2024: 52 · 2023: 33 · 2022: 11
FWCI
3.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Primary care diabetes (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • BCU Open Access Repository (Birmingham City University) (acceptedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Funders
  • Leeds Biomedical Research Centre
  • National Institute for Health Research
  • NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
Keywords
depression, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, depression prevalence, mental health in diabetes, diabetes distress, specialist care, primary care, low- and middle-income countries, chronic disease management
MeSH terms
Chronic Disease, Depression, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Humans, Quality of Life, Prevalence

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