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Menopausal Women With Diabetes and Comorbid Anxiety: Integrated Management Involving Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Diabetes Education, and Pharmacotherapy.

Aasim Mohammad Bhat, Shahid Shehzad, Sadia Chaudhary, Mohsin Ahmad, Sarfaraz Khan, Nayab Saad, Awais Hameed, Iftikhar Khattak, Harry Jia

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Aasim Mohammad BhatMedicine, Ali Imran Hospital, Rawalakot, PAK.
Shahid ShehzadDepartment of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Bacha Khan Medical College, MTI-Mardan Medical Complex, Mardan, PAK.
Sadia ChaudharyObstetrics and Gynecology, Rahbar Medical and Dental College, Lahore, PAK.
Mohsin AhmadNeurology, Rai Medical College Teaching Hospital, sargodha, PAK.
Sarfaraz KhanInternal Medicine, Mercy Teaching Hospital, Peshawar Medical College, Peshawar, PAK.
Nayab SaadObstetrics and Gynecology, Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, GBR.
Awais HameedDepartment of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, Government College University, Faisalabad, PAK.
Iftikhar KhattakDepartment of Research and Development, Celestial and Dimanche, Muzaffarabad, PAK.
Harry JiaFaculty of Medicine, Hamdard University, Islamabad, PAK.

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Abstract

backgroundMenopausal women with diabetes frequently experience comorbid anxiety, which complicates both metabolic and psychological management. Integrated interventions combining cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), diabetes education, and pharmacotherapy may offer comprehensive benefits, yet evidence remains limited. METHODOLOGY: A retrospective study was conducted among menopausal women with diabetes and anxiety. Participants were categorized into three groups: CBT + education + pharmacotherapy, education only, and medications only. Clinical, demographic, and psychological data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Machine learning (ML) models, including Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost, were applied to identify predictors of treatment outcomes, with SHAP analysis used for model interpretability.

resultsThe study included 300 women with a mean age of 54.13 years and a body mass index (BMI) of 28.07 kg/m². HbA1c averaged 7.47% and fasting glucose 140.08 mg/dL. Socioeconomic distribution was high (

conclusionsIntegrated management strategies appear to be effective in addressing both metabolic and psychological outcomes. Ensemble ML offers superior predictive insight, supporting personalized care.

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anxietycognitive behavioral therapydepressiondiabeteshba1cintegrated managementmachine learningmenopause

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PMID41216240
PMCPMC12596173

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