The objective this study was investigate the relationship between depression indicators and social-demographics characteristics in subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2). The socio-demographic evaluation was conducted in a sample composed of 40 patients with DM2 from Diabetes League (HCFM-USP).Depression indicators were evaluated through the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) in addition to urinary cortisol (CORT).The results showed that individuals with high education level,poor individual and familiar economic status in addition to history of broken stable relationship are more likely to depressive symptoms.
Diabetes mellitus type 2; Depression; Nursing; Neuroendocrinology
