Abstract
Diabetes is a common condition in older people. Diabetes significantly lowers the chances of successful aging, and notably increases functional limitations and impairs quality of life. Diabetes in older persons represents significant medical, human, and socioeconomic burden. Multiple interventions are now available to treat patients with diabetes. Clinicians have to weigh the risks and benefits of the treatments available to prevent these complications. This article discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and vascular complications of diabetes and summarizes the various risk factors that are the focus of clinical care.
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