The Relation between Anger Level and Metabolic Control Variables in Type 2 Diabetes.

Objective: The study has been conducted to determine the relation between anger level, manners of expressing anger and the metabolic control variables in type 2 diabetes. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in 177 patients with type 2 diabetes presenting at the endocrinology and metabolic diseases clinic of of Cumhuriyet University Health Services Application and Research Hospital in Turkey between February and June 2017. Data is acquired through Patient Identification Form and Constant Anger and Manner of Expressing Anger Scale. Results: The mean duration of disease among individuals was 12.41 ± 10.56 years and 57.1% had another chronic disease. 46.4% of the individuals developed diabetic complications; average rate of total cholesterol is above the limit, fasting glucose level, HbA1C, triglyceride and LDL cholesterol levels are above the target value. The constant anger and anger control of the individuals are at medium level while intrinsic anger and extrinsic anger levels are below the average. It is determined that there is a significant low degree positive relation between individuals' constant anger and intrinsic anger score averages, and the disease period, HbA1C, LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol levels (p<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, it was determined that type 2 diabetic individuals obtain a medium-level anger; the more the anger levels rise, the more HbA1C and LDL cholesterol rates increase. Therefore health professionals can support individuals risky in sense of constant anger and anger control. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]