Supporting a comprehensive and coordinated evaluation of the elderly with diabetes by integrating cognitive and physical assessment in the evaluation process.

Rachel NatovichNoa GayusMichal AzmonHila MichalOmri Gury TwitoTomer YairRomi Noy AchironNeta KravizNadia MordenfeldTali Cukierman-Yaffe

Published in: Diabetes/metabolism research and reviews (2018)

These data suggest that a substantial proportion of individuals with diabetes over the age of 60 may have cognitive/physical impairment. It highlights the importance of measuring these as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation and being able to provide a tailor made treatment plan.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
mental health
glycemic control
electronic health record
big data
machine learning
skeletal muscle
clinical evaluation
data analysis