ArticleFrontiers in endocrinology2024
A study of the relationship between social support, depression, alexithymia and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a structural equation modeling approach.
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- The dynamic interrelationships of diabetes distress uncovered by ecological momentary assessment: a systematic review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
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- Health Behavior Protection Motivation and eHealth Literacy in Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
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- The Silent Burden: Understanding Alexithymia and Its Correlation With University Student Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in a Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Does the Interaction Between Alcohol Use and Depression Exacerbate Hyperglycemia Risk? A Cross-Sectional Study Beyond Additive Effects.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Social Support and Disease Acceptance in Patients with Diabetic Foot Syndrome and Their Relationship with the Metabolic Control of the Disease.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Aim: The aim of this research was to ascertain the correlations between alexithymia, social support, depression, and glycemic control in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Additionally, this study sought to delve into the potential mediating effects of social support and depression in the relationship between alexithymia and glycemic control. Method: A purposive sampling methodology was employed to select a cohort of 318 patients afflicted with type 2 diabetes mellitus, hailing from a care establishment situated in Chengdu City. This investigation embraced a cross-sectional framework, wherein instruments such as the General Information Questionnaire, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale 20, the Social Support Rating Scale, and the Hamilton Depression Scale were judiciously administered. The primary objective of this endeavor was to unravel the interplay that exists amongst alexithymia, social support, depression, and glycemic control. The inquiry discerned these interrelationships through both univariate and correlational analyses, subsequently delving into a comprehensive exploration of the mediating ramifications engendered by social support and depression in the nexus between alexithymia and glycemic control. Results: The HbA Conclusion: Alexithymia exerts both direct and indirect adverse effects on glycemic control, thereby exacerbating disease outcomes. Hence, it is imperative to prioritize the mental health status of individuals with type 2 diabetes to enhance overall well-being, ameliorate diabetes-related outcomes, elevate patients' quality of life, and alleviate the psychological distress and financial burden associated with the condition.
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