Minimal Psychological Intervention in Diabetes Patients

The Long-term Effect of a Minimal Psychological Intervention on Type 2 Diabetes Patients' Depressive Symptom, Diabetes-related Distress and Glycemic Control

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the telephone-delivered Minimal Psychological Intervention (MPI) could improve diabetes' depressive symptom and diabetes-related immediately , as well as HbA1c level in the long-term.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of Diabetes disease

Exclusion Criteria:

• Were using anti-depression medication
• With ongoing psychological/psychiatric treatment
• Had been diagnosed with psychosis (ex. schizophrenia or bipolar disorder)
• Had severe cognitive problem or hearing impairment
• Lost their partner within three months