Diabetes management in people living with dementia in Japan: a qualitative exploration.

Saif-Ur-Rahman KmYukiko HiranoYoshihisa HirakawaHiroshi Yatsuya

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2022)

PLWD in Japan face challenges in medication management, food restriction, and lifestyle modification. Policies to engage home visit care workers in medication management, consideration of the emotional aspect of PLWD, and utilisation of social support might help in the proper management of diabetes in PLWD.

Keyphrases

social support
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
depressive symptoms
public health
palliative care
emergency department
physical activity
glycemic control
mild cognitive impairment
risk assessment
adipose tissue
chronic pain
adverse drug
health insurance