Table 2.
Study sample characteristics, diabetes regimen and co morbidity of depressed patients with diabetes versus non-depressed patients with diabetes.
| Characteristic | Depressed (n = 393) | Non-depressed (n = 494) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age | Years (SD) | 59.1 (14.6) | 53.1 (13.5) |
| Sex | % Female (n) | 61.1 (240) | 59.9 (296) |
| Private insurance | % (n) | 10.7 (42) | 15.4 (76) |
| Mental health treatment | |||
| No mental health treatment | % (n) | 0 (0) | 86.4 (427) |
| Antidepressants | % (n) | 62.1 (244) | 7.3 (36) |
| Referral to a psychiatric care provider | % (n) | 11.5 (45) | 4.5 (22) |
| Antidepressants + referral | % (n) | 26.5 (104) | 1.8 (9) |
| Diabetes regimen | |||
| Oral glucose medication | % (n) | 51.1 (201) | 50.6 (250) |
| Insulin | % (n) | 27.2 (107) | 30.2 (149) |
| Oral glucose medication + insulin | % (n) | 21.6 (85) | 19.2 (95) |
| Comorbidity | |||
| 0 comorbid conditions | % (n) | 1.8 (7) | 9.9 (49) |
| 1-2 comorbid conditions | % (n) | 19.6 (77) | 38.7 (191) |
| More than 3 comorbid conditions | % (n) | 78.6 (309) | 51.4 (254) |