Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2804106 Journal of Diabetes and its Complications 2016 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

AimsDiabetes-related distress (DD) and depressive symptoms (DS) may influence self-management behaviors in people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). We examined the association of DD and DS with physical activity (PA) and adherence to recommended dietary behaviors in adults with T2D.MethodsUsing baseline data from 2040 adults with T2D in the Alberta’s Caring for Diabetes (ABCD) cohort study, DD, DS, PA and adherence to dietary behaviors were assessed. A composite variable for presence of DD and DS was computed for analyses. ANOVA and logistic regression tested independent associations of DS and DD with PA and adherence to diet.ResultsParticipants were 64 ± 10.6 years, 45% female, 76% with annual household income ≤ $80,000, and 86% with high school education or more. Those with DD alone were 1.8 times (95% CI 1.1, 2.9) and those with DD and DS combined were 2.0 times (95% CI 1.1, 3.7) more likely not to meet PA guidelines compared to those without DD or DS. The presence of DS alone was not significantly associated with meeting PA guidelines (OR 1.4; 95% CI 0.7, 3.0). Compared to those without DD or DS, patients with DD alone (OR 1.5; 95% CI 1.4, 3.4), DS alone (OR 5.2; 95% CI 2.7, 9.7), or DD and DS combined (OR 2.5; 95% CI 1.6, 3.8) were more likely to have poor adherence to recommended dietary behaviors.ConclusionsGreater distress or depressive symptoms were associated with worse self-management behaviors in adults with T2D. Attention to mental health status may improve participation in PA and adherence to diet recommendations in these patients.

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