Comorbid Depression is Associated With Increased Health Care Use and Expenditures in Individuals With Diabetes

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Leonard E. Egede · Medical University of South Carolina

Deyi Zheng · Medical University of South Carolina

Kit N. Simpson · Medical University of South Carolina

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The odds of depression are higher in individuals with diabetes than in those without diabetes. Depression in individuals with diabetes is associated with increased health care use and expenditures, even after adjusting for differences in age, sex, race/ethnicity, health insurance, and comorbidity.

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Diabetes Management and Education Chronic Disease Management Strategies Health disparities and outcomes

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Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 25, Issue 3, pp. 464-470

DOI: 10.2337/diacare.25.3.464

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Comorbid Depression is Associated With Increased Health Care Use and Expenditures in Individuals With Diabetes

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