[Diabetes and changes in functional status of the elderly: a reality?]. / Diabetes y cambios en el estado funcional de los ancianos: una realidad?
Rev Invest Clin
; 62(4): 318-22, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common disease in the elderly population. The concept of autonomy is linked to a balance between the impairments observed in the daily activities and the availability of resources to compensate these incapacities. In the evolution of the DM, micro and macro vascular complications are commonly observed. The burden of these complications is usually proportional to the duration of the disease and the quality of glycaemic control. Visual alteration and progressive kidney failure requiring haemodialysis have significant impact on the functional status on the elderly diabetic patient living at home. Alterations of cardiac function and peripheral vascular disease which can ultimately lead to lower limb amputation also result in a dramatic alteration in the capacity of elderly patient to carry routine activities of daily living. The presence of DM seems to be a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. This article will review the usual complications of DM and link these complications to functional changes in the elderly population.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Idoso
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Atividades Cotidianas
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Vida Independente
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
Es
Revista:
Rev Invest Clin
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article