Diabetes in British Nursing and Residential Homes

Aspray, TJ; Nesbit, Karen; Cassidy, T; Farrow, Emma; Hawthorne, Gillian

doi:10.2337/diacare.29.03.06.dc05-2205

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“…This makes a total prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes of 28.3%, and undiagnosed diabetes constitutes a proportion of approximately 47% [6]. In care homes diabetes affects approximately 20–25% of residents in the UK [7]. In the US approximately 24.6% of nursing home residents had diabetes in 2004 [8].…”

Section: Epidemiologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Older People

Abdelhafiz

Sinclair

2013

Diabetes Ther

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The prevalence of diabetes is increasing due to aging of the population and increasing obesity. In the developed world, there is an epidemiologic shift from diabetes being a disease of middle age to being a disease of older people due to increased life expectancy. In old age, diabetes is associated with high comorbidity burden and increased prevalence of geriatric syndromes in addition to the traditional vascular complications. Therefore, comprehensive geriatric assessment should be performed on initial diagnosis of diabetes. Due to the heterogeneous nature of older people with diabetes and variations in their functional status, comorbidities, and life expectancy, therapeutic interventions, and glycemic targets should be individualized taking into consideration patients’ preferences and putting quality of life at the heart of their care plans.

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Section: Epidemiologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Older People

Abdelhafiz

Sinclair

2013

Diabetes Ther

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“…1,2 Compared with community-living elderly, LTCF residents are more likely to be diabetic, and they are more prone to develop DM-related, end-organ complications. 3 Despite the high prevalence of DM in LTCFs, the management of DM among older diabetic LTCF residents is extremely difficult because of many factors, including physical disabilities, cognitive impairment, tube feeding, and inability to communicate with caregivers.…”

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Diabetes Mellitus, Glycemic Control, and Pneumonia in Long-Term Care Facilities: A 2-Year, Prospective Cohort Study

Chen¹,

Peng²,

Lin³

et al. 2011

Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

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“…1 Hypoglycaemia is often a limiting factor in their management. 2 Risk factors for hypoglycaemia are highly prevalent in these individuals and can be a cost concern to health systems (Box 1).…”

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confidence: 99%