Publications by authors named "G D'Eramo-Melkus"

Background: Depression affects 33% of women with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and leads to increased risks of premature mortality. Fluctuation and variation of depressive presentations can hinder clinical identification.

Purpose: We aimed to identify and examine subgroups characterized by distinct depressive symptom trajectories among women with T2D.

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  • Chinese American immigrants are often underrepresented in health research, particularly due to difficulties in recruitment.
  • This study focused on recruiting and retaining foreign-born Chinese women with a history of gestational diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing tailored strategies like culturally relevant flyers and social media.
  • The study achieved a high retention rate of 96.3%, with successful participant adherence to device wearing and survey completion, demonstrating effective recruitment strategies.
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Background: The incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) among U.S. adults has been rising annually, with a higher incidence rate in Black and Hispanic adults than in Whites.

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Background: Depression affects one in three women with Type 2 diabetes, and this concurrence significantly increases the risks of diabetes complications, disability, and early mortality. Depression is underrecognized because of wide variation in presentation and the lack of diagnostic biomarkers. Converging evidence suggests inflammation is a shared biological pathway in diabetes and depression.

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