Background <p>The co-occurrence of diabetes mellitus and mental health disorders represents a growing syndemic in India, yet the research landscape remains fragmented. Understanding the intellectual structure of this field is crucial for integrating mental health into routine diabetic care. This study aims to analyze research trends at the intersection of diabetes and mental health in India from 2000 to 2024, focusing on publication growth, key contributors, collaboration patterns, and major research themes.</p> Method <p>A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Scopus database for publications between 2000 and 2024. Data analysis and network visualizations were performed using VOSviewer to examine co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence patterns.</p> Results <p>A total of 1,660 documents were identified, showing a marked increase in publications after 2015. India emerged as the leading contributor, with the United States and United Kingdom as primary international collaborators. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) were the most productive institutions. Thematic analysis revealed a heavy concentration in clinical medicine (45.3%), with significantly lower output in psychology (2%) and social sciences (2.3%).</p> Conclusion <p> While research output is growing, it is largely concentrated within elite urban institutions and follows a medicalized approach. There is a pressing need for interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between clinical endocrinology and psychosocial care to support the comprehensive health needs of India’s diabetic population.</p>