Diabetic neuopathy

In view of increasing number of elderly diabetic patients and their westernized lifestyle, diabetic foot and fractures due to fall attributable to diabetic neuropathy may be common diseases which disturb patients' QOL. Since any therapeutic drugs for patients with diabetic neuropathy have not b...

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Published inNihon rinshō Vol. 71; no. 11; p. 2015
Main Author Yasuda, Hitoshi
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.11.2013
Subjects
Accidental Falls
Activities of Daily Living
Acute Disease
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Chronic Disease
Chronic Pain - etiology
Diabetic Foot - etiology
Diabetic Neuropathies - diagnosis
Diabetic Neuropathies - etiology
Diabetic Neuropathies - prevention & control
Diabetic Neuropathies - therapy
Early Diagnosis
Humans
Hyperglycemia - complications
Hypertension - complications
Hypoglycemia - chemically induced
Hypoglycemic Agents - administration & dosage
Hypoglycemic Agents - adverse effects
Metabolic Syndrome - complications
Risk Factors
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Summary:In view of increasing number of elderly diabetic patients and their westernized lifestyle, diabetic foot and fractures due to fall attributable to diabetic neuropathy may be common diseases which disturb patients' QOL. Since any therapeutic drugs for patients with diabetic neuropathy have not been fully accepted, much attention should be paid to intensification of self-care for foot lesion and exercise and balance training through education. Some of them may show orthostatic hypotension, gastroparesis, etc. Others may complain of pain in limbs. Taken together, management for elderly diabetic patients may well be achieved through education and with symptomatic therapy.
ISSN:0047-1852