Table 2

Multiple linear regression outlining the impact of problem-solving therapy for diabetes on diabetes distress, depressive symptoms, and glycemic control at 6-month follow-up

DDS: diabetes-related interpersonal distress at 6 monthsDDS: regimen-related distress at 6 monthsHbA1c % at 6 monthsPHQ-9 at 6 months
Characteristicsβ (95% CI)p Valueβ (95% CI)p Valueβ (95% CI)p Valueβ (95% CI)p Value
Multiple linear regression analysis* 
Intervention−0.24 (−0.94 to 0.46)0.485−0.63 (−1.26 to 0.01)0.054−1.40 (−2.25 to −0.56)0.002−3.74 (−7.39 to −0.10)0.044
Multiple linear regression analysis† 
Intervention−0.21 (−0.96 to 0.54)0.573−0.62 (−1.24 to −0.03)0.049−1.52 (−2.23 to −0.81)<0.001−3.79 (−7.34 to −0.24)0.037
  • *Adjusted for baseline values.

  • †Adjusted for baseline values, age, gender, diabetes duration, diabetes medication, visual acuity at baseline.

  • DDS, Diabetes Distress Scale; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c (average blood glucose over 12 weeks); PHQ-9, Patient Health Questionnaire-9.