Emerging Epidemic: Diabetes in Older Adults: Demography, Economic Impact, and Pathophysiology

Gambert, Steven; Pinkstaff, Sally M.

doi:10.2337/diaspect.19.4.221

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“…In particular, diabetes in older adults has become a major public health problem (Munshi et al, 2006). Half of the currently affected individuals are over 60 years of age, but the highest prevalence is found in those who are over 80 years of age, a number estimated to reach 40 million by 2050 (Gambert & Pinkstaff, 2006). In fact, Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that requires several adjustments in patient's lifestyle and has been referred to as the most demanding of all chronic diseases in terms of management (Pretorious, Walker, & Esterhuyse, 2009;Sridhar & Madhu, 2002).…”

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Aging with Diabetes: Sense of Coherence and Satisfaction with Life in European Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Humboldt¹,

Leal²,

Santos³

et al. 2013

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Objectives: The population's increased longevity is leading to a worldwide concern about older adults' well-being and about the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes. The present research intends to: (a) determine significant differences among three groups of older adults with diverse diabetes diagnosis, namely, participants with only type 2 diabetes, participants with diabetes and other chronic diseases and the remaining without any chronic disease, regarding the satisfaction with life (SWL) and sense of coherence (SOC) scores, and (b) to assess the association of SWL with SOC in these groups.Method: We recruited 304 non-institutionalized older adults aged between 74-100 years (M=82.9; SD= 6.71), who were allocated to three groups, according to their diagnosed medical condition. Measures were completed, including demographics, the Satisfaction with Life Scale and the Orientation to Life Questionnaire.Results: Significant differences were found regarding the SWL and SOC among the three groups. The lowest SOC and SWL scores were found in the 'only diabetes' group. Findings also indicated the existence of an association between SOC and SWL scores in the with 'only diabetes' group. No correlations were found between SOC and SWL scores in the 'without diabetes' and 'with diabetes and other' groups.Conclusions: Findings suggest that chronic diseases such as diabetes, as well as the existence of comorbidities, differently influence both SWL and SOC. Furthermore, this study discloses the importance of SWL and SOC for the elderly, in particular when in the presence of diabetes, and their relevance in the context of healthy aging in older populations.

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Aging with Diabetes: Sense of Coherence and Satisfaction with Life in European Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Humboldt¹,

Leal²,

Santos³

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“…The number of Americans with type 2 diabetes is expected to reach 40 million by 2050. 6 Teaching people with diabetes specific self-management skills in nutrition, exercise, and medication may minimize poor health outcomes. Good communication between the health-care provider and patient also will help avoid unnecessary costs and ensure the best possible outcomes.…”

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Self-Management Programs: One Way to Promote Healthy Aging

Galson¹

2009

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“…The vast majority of patients, more than 90%, has type II diabetes, which typically affects over-40-yearold individuals and its incidence increases with age (3,14).…”

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Diabetic footwear: is it an assistive technology capable of reducing peak plantar pressures in elderly patients with neuropathy?

2016

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Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease with high prevalence in the population in particular among the elderly. The longer time of diabetes, increased the chances of developing complications such as peripheral neuropathy, which is an important factor in the genesis of plantar lesions by changing the distribution and formation of plantar pressure peaks. Objective: Evaluate the influence of an Assistive Technology, therapeutic footwear for diabetics, in the peaks of plantar pressure of elderly. Methods: This was an experimental study of transversal type, composed by 10 elderly, diabetic, with peripheral neuropathy, using as an instrument to measure a baropodometry platform. Were measured peaks of plantar pressure, static and dynamic in three situations: barefoot, the participants' own standard footwear and with therapeutic footwear for diabetics. Data analysis by normal distribution as a single paired sample, applying the ANOVA test. Results: The use of therapeutic footwear for diabetics promoted a reduction in media of peak plantar pressure in the order of 22% in static analysis, and 31% in dynamic analysis. Conclusion: The therapeutic footwear for diabetics was able to produce significant reductions in peak plantar pressure, being more efficient than a common footwear. This effect may contribute to the prevention of injuries associated with the diabetic foot.

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Emerging Epidemic: Diabetes in Older Adults: Demography, Economic Impact, and Pathophysiology

Cited by 56 publications

References 50 publications

Aging with Diabetes: Sense of Coherence and Satisfaction with Life in European Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Aging with Diabetes: Sense of Coherence and Satisfaction with Life in European Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Self-Management Programs: One Way to Promote Healthy Aging

Diabetic footwear: is it an assistive technology capable of reducing peak plantar pressures in elderly patients with neuropathy?

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