Pro-inflammatory cytokines in Omani type 2 diabetic patients presenting anxiety and depression.

Background: The relationship of inflammatory cytokines with anxiety and depression has been reported, but their role in diabetic patients has not been fully elucidated.

Objective: We examined whether an association between prevalence of anxiety and depression in Omani type-2 diabetic patients (n=30) and the levels of inflammatory markers such as IL-1ß, TNF-α, IFN-γ and C-reactive protein (CRP) exists.

Methods: Symptoms of anxiety and depression were screened using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) through self-rated questionnaires.