Relation between diabetes related distress and glycemic control: The mediating effect of adherence to treatment.

Aims: Diabetes related distress (DRD) is a negative emotional reaction to stresses associated with diabetes mellitus (DM) and its management. This study estimated the burden of DRD and self-reported adherence to treatment (SRAT) among patients with DM and investigated their relationship with glycemic control.

Methods: A cross sectional study of consented 157 diabetics was conducted using the17-item Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS).