Diabetes care among individuals with and without schizophrenia in three Canadian provinces: A retrospective cohort study.
O’Neill B, Yusuf A, Kurdyak P, Kiran T, Sullivan F, Chen T, Kalia S, Eisen D, Anderson E, Selby P, Campbell D.Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2023 May-Jun;82:19-25. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.02.007. Epub 2023 Mar 5.
This study explores the mental health challenges faced by individuals with schizophrenia and the impact of diabetes management in this population, particularly focusing on how mental illness affects glycemic control. It highlights the need for integrated care approaches that address both mental health and diabetes. Diabetes Action Canada supported this research by encouraging collaborations between mental health professionals and diabetes care teams to improve holistic treatment strategies and by funding this study, through a grant competition.
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