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[Diabetes in elderly subjects].

P Chanson1, P J Guillausseau

  • 1Service de médecine B, hôpital Lariboisière, Paris.

La Revue Du Praticien
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
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Diabetes management in older adults presents unique diagnostic, therapeutic, and social challenges. Tailored approaches considering physiological changes and social support are crucial for effective diabetes care in the elderly.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Diabetes mellitus in individuals over 65 years old poses distinct challenges.
  • Physiological changes with aging, such as increased glycaemia after 40, impact diagnosis and treatment thresholds.
  • Elderly patients often have multiple comorbidities, leading to polypharmacy and increased risk of drug interactions.

Purpose:

  • To outline the diagnostic, therapeutic, and social issues in managing diabetes in the elderly.
  • To emphasize the need for adjusted therapeutic objectives and consideration of age-related physiological changes.
  • To highlight the importance of social factors and support systems in long-term diabetes care for seniors.

Summary:

  • Diagnostic challenges include age-related glycaemia changes, requiring adjusted thresholds for intervention.

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  • Therapeutic considerations involve altered hepatic and renal functions, feeding habits, and polypharmacy, necessitating careful drug selection and potentially insulin use.
  • Social aspects, including patient support and family training, are vital for delaying institutionalization and improving quality of life.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a framework for optimizing diabetes care in geriatric populations.
    • Informs healthcare providers on adapting treatment strategies for elderly patients with diabetes.
    • Underscores the role of social support in managing chronic conditions in aging individuals.