Characteristics of the natural course of prediabetes in the elderly and its management strategies
10.3969/j.issn.1006-6187.2024.10.015
- VernacularTitle:老年糖尿病前期人群的自然病程特点及其管理策略
- Author:
Fangman CHEN
1
;
Jin YANG
;
Tianpei HONG
Author Information
1. 100191 北京大学第三医院内分泌科
- Keywords:
Prediabetes;
Older adults;
Lifestyle intervention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Diabetes
2024;32(10):791-793
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus(DM)and prediabetes(Pre-DM)is high in China.Among them,the number of elderly Pre-DM patients is huge.Individualized management tailored to the characteristics of the older adults can prevent or delay their transition to DM.Comprehensive management should also be carried out on the risk factors and potential adverse clinical outcomes of Pre-DM in the elderly to improve quality of life.This article reviews the characteristics of natural course and management strategies of Pre-DM in older adults.
