Open AccessDiabetes Mellitus in the Elderly
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2475-5451
DOI - 10.33140/ijdmd.05.02.05
Subject(s) - diabetes mellitus , medicine , polypharmacy , sarcopenia , depression (economics) , life expectancy , type 2 diabetes , stroke (engine) , gerontology , urinary incontinence , endocrinology , surgery , population , mechanical engineering , environmental health , engineering , economics , macroeconomics
Prevalence of type 2 diabetes is expected to increase gradually with prolongation life expectancy. In a study conducted in the United States, it is found that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes increased from 16% to 23% between 1995 and 2004 [1]. According to current data, in the United States, among adults over 65 years of age 22% to 33% are diagnosed with diabetes. Older individuals with diabetes have higher rates of premature death, functional disability, accelerated muscle loss and coexisting illness, such as HTN, CAD, and stroke, compared to non-diabetic individuals. Elderly with diabetes also are at greater risk for several common geriatric syndromes, such as polypharmacy, cognitive impairment, urinary incontinence, falls, persistent pain, depression, and sarcopenia. These conditions may adversely affect older adult’s diabetes self-management [2].