Family functioning and depression in older adults with diabetes Marlene Nanguce López, José Alfredo Sierra Ramírez Objective: To analyze family functioning and depression in older adults with diabetes. Material and methods: An observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted with 195 older adults with diabetes at the Casa Blanca Family Medicine Clinic, ISSSTE, Tabasco, between January and June 2023. The Geriatric Depression Scale and the Family Apgar were used, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman correlation. Results: The majority were aged 60-70 years (53%), female (60.5%), married or in a union (71.3%), pensioners (42%), with basic education (48.7%), and unemployed (90.3%). No depression data (81.5%), mild depression (14.9%), moderate (2.1%) and severe (1.5%). 88.2% perceived a functional family, with moderate dysfunction (9.2%) and severe dysfunction (2.6%). Higher family functioning was associated with lower depression in older adults. Conclusions: Family functioning is essential for the development of all family members, especially the elderly, who are more prone to depression. Early detection, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary treatment of depression are crucial, as well as social and family support to improve quality of life. Keywords: Family functioning, depression, older adults.Family functioning and depression in older adults with diabetes Marlene Nanguce López, José Alfredo Sierra Ramírez Objective: To analyze family functioning and depression in older adults with diabetes. Material and methods: An observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted with 195 older adults with diabetes at the Casa Blanca Family Medicine Clinic, ISSSTE, Tabasco, between January and June 2023. The Geriatric Depression Scale and the Family Apgar were used, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Spearman correlation. Results: The majority were aged 60-70 years (53%), female (60.5%), married or in a union (71.3%), pensioners (42%), with basic education (48.7%), and unemployed (90.3%). No depression data (81.5%), mild depression (14.9%), moderate (2.1%) and severe (1.5%). 88.2% perceived a functional family, with moderate dysfunction (9.2%) and severe dysfunction (2.6%). Higher family functioning was associated with lower depression in older adults. Conclusions: Family functioning is essential for the development of all family members, especially the elderly, who are more prone to depression. Early detection, diagnosis, and multidisciplinary treatment of depression are crucial, as well as social and family support to improve quality of life. Keywords: Family functioning, depression, older adults.