In type 2 diabetes, a common psychosocial comorbidity is:

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Depression and/or anxiety are frequently comorbid with diabetes. Persons with diabetes have a 60% higher rate of major depressive disorder and a 123% higher rate of generalized anxiety disorder than the general population (Fisher et al., 2008). The relationship between diabetes and depression is bidirectional. Individuals with depression are at higher risk for developing diabetes, and individuals with diabetes are at higher risk for developing depression, particularly if they are experiencing secondary complications. In addition, persons with diabetes and comorbid depression often have greater symptom severity and disease burden. This is likely due to the fact that depression often hinders a person's ability to initiate and maintain chronic disease self-management behaviors (Lin, et al., 2010). This highlights the need for mental health services in addition to medical care for the management of diabetes.

In Type 2 Diabetes, a Common Psychosocial Comorbidity Is