| Why carry out the study? |
| The systematic review and meta-analysis comprised 60 studies with various designs |
| Patients with diabetic nephropathy have a 1.78 times higher risk of depression compared to those without nephropathy |
| What was learned from the study? |
| Subgroup analyses consistently demonstrated an increased risk of depression among diabetic nephropathy patients across diabetes types and study regions |
| The assessment and management of mental health are crucial for patients with diabetic nephropathy |
| Future research should focus on effective interventions and underlying mechanisms |
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