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Diet and diabetes in the elderly

V Fonseca1, J Wall

  • 1Diabetic Clinic, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, USA.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Managing diabetes mellitus in older adults requires unique approaches, focusing on diet therapy and considering trial implications. Dietitians play a key role in optimizing care for elderly patients with diabetes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Endocrinology
  • Nutrition Science

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus presents unique challenges in the elderly population.
  • Effective management is crucial to prevent complications and maintain quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight unique aspects of diabetes mellitus in the elderly.
  • To outline management principles, emphasizing diet therapy.
  • To discuss the implications of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines.
  • Analysis of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial findings.
  • Summary of American Diabetes Association nutrition recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Specific considerations for elderly patients with diabetes include comorbidities and altered physiology.
  • Diet therapy is a cornerstone of management, tailored to individual needs.
  • The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial provides valuable insights for elderly diabetes care.

Conclusions:

  • Management of diabetes in the elderly requires a personalized approach.
  • Dietitians are integral to effective diabetes care teams.
  • Updated nutrition guidelines support optimal outcomes for older adults with diabetes.

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