Association between comorbidities associated with diabetes and higher-level functional status in older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross sectional study.

Takuro ShojiKenta KogureNagisa TodaMariko HakoshimaHisayuki KatsuyamaHidekatsu YanaiSatoshi TokunagaKorin TateokaTaishi TsujiTomohiro Okura

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2024)

Comorbidities of depression and low muscle strength for older patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus increase the risk of malfunctioning of higher-level functional status. Increased interactions with family, friends and neighbours may reduce this event.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
depressive symptoms
physical activity
glycemic control
risk factors
skeletal muscle