Going Beyond the Visible in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Defense Mechanisms and Their Associations With Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life

INTRODUCTION: Clinical psychological features may impact person’s aptitude to deal with chronic diseases, leading to emotional distress, suffering, and worst perceived quality of life (QoL). Chronic diseases are largely represented, and their incidence is constantly increasing all over the world. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases and it is very difficult to manage with, demanding long life self-management...