Diabetes and education in the elderly.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) in the elderly is a chronic disease where self management is a key aspect. This includes lifestyle modification (diet and exercise), medication compliance and hypoglycaemia management. Education is an important part of this process and the specific needs of the older population with DM have been underlined. The literature has shown that education through a multidisciplinary approach may improve the glycaemic control in selected elderly patients with DM. This article will focus on the evidences from the medical literature and the multiple challenges of teaching in this population.
Tessier
D M
DM
Service de médecine gériatrique, Centre de santé et des services sociaux-Institut universitaire de geriatrie de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada. dtessier.csss-iugs@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Lassmann-Vague
V J R
VJ
D000368:Aged; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011340:Problem Solving; D012648:Self Care
D001786:Blood Glucose