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    Psychological Disorders (Anxiety, Nervousness, and Social isolation) Among Diabetic Patients in port Sudan
    (Napata College, 2025-04) Elalim Eltayeb Abdurrahman; Reem Ahmed Abduraheim; Nahla Zain Alabdin Ahmed; Thagib Hassan Gafar; Mohammed Salim Naif; Anas Mohammed Musa
    Background: Diabetes is a common chronic disease characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. The International Diabetes Federation expects the number of affected individuals to reach 783 million by 2045. The psychological aspects of diabetes management are well-documented, particularly in relation to glycemic control and patient outcomes. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of psychological disorders among diabetic patients in Port Sudan. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among diabetic patients at Ahmed Hassan Center, Port Sudan. Standardized questionnaires, including the GAD-7 for anxiety and the UCLA 3-item scale for loneliness, were used. The Pearson chi-square test was employed to assess associations between variables. Results: A total of 256 diabetic patients participated in this study, with males comprising 55% of the sample. Of the participants, 28% were aged 41–60 years. The median anxiety score on the GAD-7 was 11, indicating a significant proportion of patients experienced moderate-to-severe anxiety. Additionally, 53.9% reported experiencing nervousness sometimes, while 57.4% felt socially isolated, highlighting the prevalence of mental health concerns in this population. A significant association was found between loneliness and nervousness (p = 0.001), suggesting that increased loneliness correlates with higher levels of nervousness. Various sociodemographic factors were also associated with loneliness: females were more likely to experience loneliness (p = 0.013), whereas being married was linked to lower levels of loneliness (-0.445, p < 0.001). Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of integrating psychological care into routine diabetes management, as poor mental health can exacerbate glycemic control issues, potentially leading to serious complications.