Diabetes distress in a Barbadian population with type 2 diabetes: A pilot test.

Unlabelled: One in five Barbadians has diabetes, suggesting that there is a severe burden of the disease.

Objective: To assess the psychometric properties of the Diabetes Distress Scale, in order to determine the feasibility, practicality, internal consistency and criterion validity of the instrument when used with Barbadians living with Type 2 Diabetes.

Methods: Patients with type 2 diabetes, ( = 106.

Diabetes distress in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes.

Purpose: Psychological disorders such as diabetes distress may negatively influence how patients effectively manage their illness. Therefore, discernment of such influential psychosocial components could be pertinent in promoting competent diabetes management. The vital psychosocial aspect of diabetes distress in diabetes management within the Caribbean context remains unexplored.

Self-care adherence and affective disorders in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes.

Purpose: Diabetes management requires adherence to complicated self-care behaviors. Therefore, the emotional state of the individual living with diabetes, is likely to affect their ability to comply with recommendations. This study explored the relationship of self-care adherence to diabetes distress and depression in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes.

Depression in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the frequency and distribution of depression in Barbadian adults with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: Adults aged 20-80 years with type 2 diabetes, completed a cross-sectional survey comprised of, a profile section, and the standardized questionnaire; the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Additionally, biological (HbA1c and blood pressure) measurements were collected.