P406 - Risk Factors for Suicide in Individuals with Diabetes: A Systematic Review

An estimated 38.4 million Americans are living with diabetes. Approximately one-third of people with diabetes have psychological and/or social problems that impede their ability to self-manage their diabetes. Research indicates that people with diabetes are at increased risk for suicide, but previous reviews have included prevalence and have not examined how, when, why, or within which specific groups with diabetes increased suicide risk may occur. This poster reviews findings from a literature search to identify risk factors associated with suicide for individuals with diabetes and if there are differences in risk profiles between those with T1D and T2D. Authors: Christina R Whitehouse, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, CDCES, FADCES, Villanova University, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova, PA, Kerry Shields, MSN, MBE, CRNP, Villanova University, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova, PA, and Guy M. Weissinger II, MPhil, PhD, RN, Villanova University, Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova, PA. Funding Source: None.