March 3, 2026Open Access

Healthcare utilization and expenditures among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbid psychological distress

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Higher total medical expenditures are observed in adults with diabetes and depressive symptoms.
Outpatient costs significantly increase with diabetes distress, impacting overall health expenses.
The analysis highlights the role of psychological factors in shaping healthcare utilization and costs.
Implementing psychological screening could improve care in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Resumen

Our study observed that Diabetes distress is associated with higher outpatient costs, while diabetes with depressive symptoms is associated with higher total medical expenditures. These findings suggest that psychological screening and care interventions for adults with diabetes may be essential.

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Wenjie Qu

Jie Xu

Yaqin Zhong

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Frontiers in Endocrinology

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Nantong University

Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University

Centre for Chronic Disease Control

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Healthcare utilization and expenditures among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and comorbid psychological distress

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