Systemic inflammation and risk of depression in people with diabetes type 2: a prospective community study

Status Completed
Start date 2017
Location Quebec
Researcher Schmitz, Norbert
Associated institution Douglas Mental Health University Institute and McGill University
Summary

People living with type 2 diabetes are more likely to experience depression, but the mechanisms underlying this relationship are not fully understood. This project examined the role of inflammation in the links between mental health and diabetes using CARTaGENE data and biological samples. The findings showed that certain inflammatory markers are associated with a higher risk of depression and poorer cardiometabolic health among people with type 2 diabetes. The research also highlighted the importance of psychological and social factors, such as stress and social isolation, in mental well-being within this population. These studies contribute to a better understanding of the interactions between physical and mental health and may support the development of more comprehensive approaches to preventing and treating depression in people with diabetes.

Themes
  • Neuroscience and mental health
  • Public health and epidemiology
Data types
  • Biochemical and hematological data
  • Biological samples
  • Physical and cognitive measures
  • Questionnaire data

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