Diabetes and education in the elderly

Tessier, Daniel; Lassmann-Vague, V.

doi:10.1016/s1262-3636(07)80059-0

Cited by 27 publications

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“…However, conventional DM education has limitations for the elderly who have functional and cognitive problems. In addition, the status of these conditions may change for individuals over a short period of time [252627]. Older people are less likely to comply with behavioral modifications, including diet.…”

Section: Education As An Integrated Approach Of Gerontological Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comprehensive Approach for Managing the Older Person with Diabetes Mellitus

Yoo

2017

Diabetes Metab J

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Care of the elderly population with diabetes may not be restricted to the management of hyperglycemia, associated risk factors, and specific diabetic complications. An integrated approach should also include the assessment and management of gerontological problems. Both diabetes mellitus and aging interact toward the direction of the increased incidence of geriatric syndromes. Education is a common element of both diabetes control and geriatric syndrome care. However, it has been perceived that conventional education programs for diabetics are not as effective for the elderly. We have designed geriatric reinforced education (GRE) for application in older diabetics with geriatric syndromes. We observed that the application of GRE improved the glucose control and the status of geriatric syndromes in older adults with diabetes. In summary, in terms of integrating the care of coexisting diabetes and geriatric problems, GRE may be a beneficial tool for the management of older adults with diabetes.

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Section: Education As An Integrated Approach Of Gerontological Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comprehensive Approach for Managing the Older Person with Diabetes Mellitus

Yoo

2017

Diabetes Metab J

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“…17 Diabetes education should be coordinated with the other interventions offered to the patient. Care givers/homecare nurses are important members of the team.…”

Section: Diabetes Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diabetes Mellitus in Older Adults

Mooradian

Chehade²

2012

American Journal of Therapeutics

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The prevalence of diabetes mellitus increases with age and causes significant morbidity and poor quality of life in older adults. To review the current literature on the diagnosis and management of diabetes in the elderly, the relevant manuscripts were identified through a MEDLINE (2000-September 1, 2010) search of the English literature. The key phrase used was diabetes in older adults or diabetes in the elderly. The literature search was limited to core clinical journals that have accessible full texts. A total of 480 manuscripts were reviewed. Managing diabetes in older adults is a challenging task. Some features of the disease are unique to the older patient. Several new antidiabetic agents are now available for clinical use, and yet very few clinical trials have been carried out in this age group. For many older adults, maintaining independence is more important than adherence to published guidelines to prevent diabetes complications. The goals of diabetes care in older adults are to enhance quality of life without subjecting the residents to inappropriate interventions.

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“…Along with improved compliance, patient education allows individuals with DM to assume greater responsibility for their care [10][11][12]. Patient education should be viewed as a continuing process with regular visits for reinforcement.…”

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confidence: 99%