title: Falls risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
abstract: Falls are a major health issue for older adults, especially for those who develop type 2 diabetes who must contend with age-related declines in balance, muscle strength, and walking ability. They must also contend with health-related issues specific to the disease process. Given the general association between these variables and falls, being able to identify which measures negatively impact on balance in older diabetic persons is a critical step. Moreover, designing specific interventions to target these physiologic functions underlying balance and gait control will produce the greatest benefit for reducing falls in older persons with diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Strelitz Diabetes Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 855 W Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA. Electronic address: vinikai@evms.edu.
authors.forename: Aaron I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Vinik
authors.affiliation: Strelitz Diabetes Center, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 855 W Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA.
authors.forename: Etta J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Vinik
authors.affiliation: Human Movement Sciences Department, Old Dominion University, 5115 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA.
authors.forename: Sheri R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Colberg
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Old Dominion University, 5115 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Morrison
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003071:Cognition; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D053580:Muscle Strength; D019338:Polypharmacy; D004856:Postural Balance; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Falls; Older adults; Risk; Type 2 diabetes