Diabetes distress is associated with individualized glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Purpose It has been proposed that the negative emotional state of diabetes distress (DD) may exert a detrimental effect on glycemic outcomes of individuals struggling with diabetes-related challenges. Thus far, no study has investigated this association by utilizing individualized treatment targets of patients’ glycemic control. Therefore, we sought to identify the potential role of DD in the achievement of individualized glycemic targets (AIGTs) among persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Methods This cross-sectional study included a well-characterized outpatient group of T2D adults cared for in an academic medical center. DD was evaluated with the Diabetes Distress Scale. The AIGTs was defined according to the American Diabetes Association guidelines. Logistic regression analyses were utilized to identify independent correlates of the AIGTs. Results A total of 123 individuals (mean [standard deviation] age: 58.0 [6.2] years, 55.3% females) were included in the final analysis. AIGTs was observed in 43.9% of the patients. Experiencing greater DD was associated with a lower likelihood of AIGTs (unadjusted odds ratio [OR]: 0.17, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.08–0.34, P value < 0.001), even after accounting for additional individual-level covariates (adjusted OR: 0.18, 95% CI: 0.08–0.42, P value < 0.001). Medication adherence was also a determinant of participants’ AIGTs (adjusted OR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.13–3.23, P value = 0.015). Conclusion Our findings provide novel evidence that DD likely undermines glycemic status in adult outpatients with T2D, even in the context of individually tailored diabetes care, and this should be taken into account when necessary..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:19

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Hormones - 19(2020), 4 vom: 25. Aug., Seite 515-521

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Theodoropoulou, Konstantina Th. [VerfasserIn]
Dimitriadis, George D. [VerfasserIn]
Tentolouris, Nikolaos [VerfasserIn]
Darviri, Christina [VerfasserIn]
Chrousos, George P. [VerfasserIn]

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Diabetes distress
Glycemic target
HbA1c
Individualized care
Psychological stress
Psychosocial factors

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© Hellenic Endocrine Society 2020

doi:

10.1007/s42000-020-00237-3

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OLC2121611029