Publication Name	World Journal of Diabetes
Manuscript ID	107071
Country	South Korea

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Category	Endocrinology & Metabolism
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Beyond association: Examining overweight as a mediator in the link between depression and diabetes
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Haewon Byeon
ORCID	Author(s) ORCID Number Haewon Byeon http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3363-390X
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education No. RS-2023-00237287
Corresponding Author	Haewon Byeon, Associate Professor, Director, PhD, Worker’s Care and Digital Health Lab, Department of Future Technology, Korea University of Technology and Education, 1600, Chungjeol-ro, Cheonan 31253, South Korea. bhwpuma@naver.com
Key Words	Depression; Overweight; New-onset diabetes; Mediation analysis; Biopsychosocial model
Core Tip	Zhang et al’s study reveals a significant mediating role of overweight in the relationship between depression and new-onset diabetes. This finding emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to treatment and prevention, addressing both mental and metabolic health concerns. Traditional approaches that focus solely on one aspect are insufficient. Future research should prioritize establishing causality, exploring underlying mechanisms, and developing comprehensive strategies for effective management.
Publish Date	2025-06-13 11:47
Citation	<p>Byeon H. Beyond association: Examining overweight as a mediator in the link between depression and diabetes. <i>World J Diabetes</i> 2025; 16(6): 107071</p>
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DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v16.i6.107071

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