[Frequency and specific features of depressive disorders in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus].

The aim of the work was to study the frequency of depressive conditions and their specific features in 200 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with reference to their quality of life. The patients were subjected to clinical and laboratory examination and interviewed to elucidate their awareness of the disease. The CES-D depression scale and SF-36 questionnaire were used for the purpose.