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ea0029p586 | Diabetes | ICEECE2012

Depression as a predictive factor for glycemic control and family functioning in Japanese patients Swith type 2 diabetes: a 6-month follow-up study

Saeki T , Takaishi M , Ishida K , Komo T , Tazuma S , Yamawaki S

Purpose: To investigate the impact of depression for diabetes-related quality of life and glycemic control among Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes and their family members.Methods: Ambulatory patients with type 2 diabetes were drawn consecutively from the inpatient population participated in a 2-week educational intervention program at two general hospitals affiliated with Hiroshima University. Written informed consent for the study was obtained fro...