THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEPRESSION, ANXIETY DISORDER AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM IN REGARD TO GLYCEMIC VARIABILITY IN
G M Banariu1, I Tica1, M Rus2
1Department of Internal Medicine, "Ovidius" University of Constanta, Faculty of Medicine, Bucharest, Romania.
Objective:
We analyzed the possible correlation between glycemic variability and psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety disorder, and low self-esteem, in diabetic patients. These correlations are relevant, as they consume a large number of resources. Their better understanding can increase the effectiveness of incident reduction techniques and could provide better management and cost reduction of care.
Methods:
We compared the relationships between the glycemic variability (for a period of 10 days prior to completing the depression questionnaire) and the results of two standardized questionnaires: Hamilton anxiety scale - HRSA (group 1: 500 patients), Rosenberg self-esteem test (group 2: 490 patients) and Beck depression inventory (both groups).
Results:
A statistically significant correlation was identified between the glycemic oscillation and depression as well as both anxiety and low self-esteem. The present data justify further research. Our results could be developed into a preliminary intervention protocol, using the daily glycemic values measurements, collected by patients. In conclusion, psychometric tests could be an important instrument in the management of diabetic patients.
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