ea0021p129 | Diabetes and metabolism | SFEBES2009
Ikem Rosemary
, Soyoye David
, Adebayo Joseph
, Ojo Busola
, Ugwu Ejiofor
, Kolawole Babatope
Introduction: The average life expectancy and the prevalence of diabetes are increasing. Among the elderly population, type 2 diabetes is a growing problem, with a large proportion of newly diagnosed diabetics. Treating elderly diabetes can present unique challenges. Impaired cognitive and physical functioning among some elderly patients can make adjusting to a diabetes care routine more difficult and thus, contribute to the complexity of managing diabetes.<p class="abstex...