Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine difference in the level of hospital anxiety and
depression in patients with Type 1 and 2 diabetes. For data collection patients from outpatients
unit of one of the famous hospital of city of Karachi, Pakistan were selected. With the consent of
hospital authorities, total of 100 diabetic patients including 50 males and 50 females were
individually approached. They completed personal information form and Urdu version of Hospital
Anxiety and Depression Scales (HADS). Application of t’ test indicates statistically significant
difference in anxiety and depression between Type 1 and Type 2 patients, that was higher for
Type 2 diabetic patients. The results has positive implications for the clinicians as well as for
diabetic patients.
