A study of depression in patients with type 2 diabetes at the primary health care level in Kyrgyzstan

Living with type 2 diabetes affects more than physical health, yet depression often remains overlooked in routine care.

Developed by Health Policy Analysis, this policy brief examines depressive symptoms among people receiving diabetes care at the primary healthcare level in Kyrgyzstan and explores how mental health can influence treatment adherence, self-management and quality of life. It calls for depression screening, appropriate referral pathways and stronger integration of psychological support into diabetes care.