Author/Authors :
Kim, Hae Jin Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism - Ajou University School of Medicine - Suwon , An, So Yeon Department of Internal Medicine - Hongik Hospital, Seoul , Han, Seung Jin Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism - Ajou University School of Medicine - Suwon , Kim, Dae Jung Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism - Ajou University School of Medicine - Suwon , Hong, Chang Hyung Department of Psychiatry - Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon , Kim, Yong Hyun Department of Internal Medicine - Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, Seongnam , Shin, Dong Hyun Department of Internal Medicine - Bundang Jesaeng Hospital, Seongnam , Kim, Nan Hee Department of Internal Medicine - Korea University College of Medicine , Seo, Ji A Department of Internal Medicine - Korea University College of Medicine , Ahn, Yu Bae Department of Internal Medicine - St. Vincent’s Hospital - College of Medicine - The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon , Ko, Seung Hyun Department of Internal Medicine - St. Vincent’s Hospital - College of Medicine - The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon , Cho, Yong Wook Department of Internal Medicine - CHA Bundang Medical Center - CHA University, Seongnam , Park, Seok Won Department of Internal Medicine - CHA Bundang Medical Center - CHA University, Seongnam , Kim, Soo Kyung Department of Internal Medicine - CHA Bundang Medical Center - CHA University, Seongnam , Kim, Kyung Wook Department of Internal Medicine - Dongtan jeil Women’s Hospital, Hwaseong , Kim, Chul Sik Department of Internal Medicine - Hallym University College of Medicine - Anyang, Republic of Korea , Lee, Kwan Woo Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism - Ajou University School of Medicine - Suwon
Abstract :
Background: The prevalence of depression and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are increasing in the elderly and are reportedly related to each other. We evaluated the relationship between T2DM-related factors and the degree of depression in elderly patients with T2DM based on gender. Materials and Methods: A total of 155 patients with T2DM (56 males and 99 females aged ≥ 65 years) from seven hospitals were included in the study. To assess the status of depressive symptoms, the short form of the Geriatric Depression Scale-Korean version (SGDS-K) was used. We evaluated DM-related factors, such as T2DM duration, hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, and T2DM complications, as well as other possible factors that could affect depression, such as cognitive function, physical function, education level, and other personal factors. Results: Mean age of the participants was 71.3 years with a mean HbA1c level of 7.6%. Males in the good glycemic control group (HbA1c <7%) showed lower SGDS-K scores compared to those in the poor glycemic control group, and the mean SGDS-K score was higher in the group with a longer duration of DM (M10 years); however, no difference was observed in females. Males and females with microvascular and macrovascular complications tended to have higher SGDS-K scores than participants with no microvascular or macrovascular complications. A multiple linear regression analysis revealed that DM duration and HbA1c level were independently associated with SGDS-K scores in males. Conclusion: Greater depression was associated with poorer glycemic control and a longer duration of DM in elderly males with T2DM.
