Table 2.
Baseline Clinical Characteristics
| Characteristic | Intervention n = 90 Mean (SD) | Usual Care n = 91 Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| HbA1c, % | 8.1 (2.1) | 8.0 (1.9) |
| Blood pressure, mm Hg | 137 (18.0) | 131 (17.0) |
| LDL cholesterol, mg/dL | 106.7 (35.4) | 107.5 (37.4) |
| PHQ-9 depression scorea | 14.5 (3.8) | 13.7 (3.0) |
| Diabetes (alone or with CHD), % (n) | 88.9 (80) | 83.5 (76) |
| CHD (alone or with diabetes), % (n) | 24.4 (22) | 28.6 (26) |
| Insulin use, % (n) | 45.6 (41) | 37.4 (34) |
| Oral hypoglycemic medication use, % (n) | 70.0 (63) | 57.1 (52) |
| Antihypertensive medication use, % (n) | 87.8 (79) | 83.5 (76) |
| Lipid-lowering medication use, % (n) | 75.6 (68) | 79.1 (72) |
| Antidepressant medication use, % (n) | 52.2 (47) | 56.0 (51) |
CHD = coronary heart disease; HbA1c = glycated hemoglobin; LDL = low-density lipoprotein; PHQ-9 = 9-item Patient Health Questionnaire.
a
Scored on a range from 0 to 27; higher score indicates greater depresson severity.