Association between the Vicious Cycle of Diabetes-Associated Complications and Glycemic Control among the Elderly: A Systematic Review

Association between the Vicious Cycle of Diabetes-Associated Complications and Glycemic Control among the Elderly: A Systematic Review

Background and objectives: Improved quality of life (QoL) and life expectancy of elderly diabetic patients revolves around optimal glycemic control. Inadequate glycemic control may lead to the development of diabetes-associated complications (DAC), which not only complicate the disease, but also aff...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Atif, Quratulain Saleem, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar, Shane Scahill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
health related quality of life
diabetes
glycemic control
depression
cognition
frailty
malnutrition
physical functioning
pain
self-care
healthcare professionals
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/54/5/73

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