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Finally, we conducted flow diagrams to explore the symptoms directly or indirectly related to self-efficacy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The strongest edges in the depression-anxiety symptom networks are the edge between \u201cGAD3\u201d (Excessive worry) and \u201cGAD4\u201d (Trouble relaxing) and the edge between \u201cPHQ1\u201d (Anhedonia) and \u201cPHQ4\u201d (Energy) in the female and male groups, respectively. Most of the symptoms with the highest EI and bridge EI are related to worry and nervousness. Additionally, in the flow diagram of the female group, \u201cPHQ6\u201d (Guilt) has a high negative association with self-efficacy.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Females with diabetes are more vulnerable to depression and anxiety. 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