The impact of depression on treatment Compliance in patients with type ii diabetes Mellitus a cross-sectional study

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes affects millions of patients worldwide and often co-exists with depression due to its higher prevalence in diabetic population as compared to general population. Treatment in diabetes is often life-long and is multimodal, that includes oral medications, injectables, dietary and lifestyle modifications. Presence of comorbid depression can interfere with maintaining compliance to the advised treatment plan Objectives: To assess the impact of depression on treatment compliance in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Additionally, to assess the impact of depression on quality of life in patients with type II diabetes mellitus and to assess the prevalence of depression in patients with Type II diabetes mellitus