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  • Title: A Preliminary Analysis of Individuals With Serious Mental Illness and Comorbid Diabetes.
    Author: Sajatovic M, Gunzler D, Einstadter D, Thomas C, McCormick R, Perzynski AT, Kanuch S, Cassidy KA, Blixen C.
    Journal: Arch Psychiatr Nurs; 2016 Apr; 30(2):226-9. PubMed ID: 26992875.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To understand factors related to managing illness in older individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). METHODS: Baseline data from 200 individuals with SMI and diabetes enrolled in a study were used to compare characteristics between older (age >55) vs. younger (age ≤55) individuals. RESULTS: Older individuals had better diabetes control compared to younger individuals, those with major depressive disorder had diabetes for a longer duration, worse diabetic control, and more emergency department encounters. CONCLUSIONS: Helping younger individuals with SMI learn to manage their mental and physical health early-on might minimize the negative and cumulative effect of diabetes.
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