Alexander N. Orekhov
Institute for Atherosclerosis Research, Osennyaya 4-1-207, 121609 Moscow, RussiaPublications
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Review Article
Transforming Diabetes Care in Older Adults: A Review of Epidemiology, Challenges, and Personalized Management
Author(s): Anastasia V. Poznyak*, Sergey Kozlov, Elizaveta Romanovna Korchagina, Olga Nikolaevna Maltseva, Vsevolod Vyacheslavovich Pavshintsev and Alexander N. Orekhov
As the global elderly population expands, world faces a rapid demo graphic transformation characterized by a significant increase in life ex pectancy and a rising prevalence of chronic conditions, notably Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). This review explores the multifaceted chal lenges associated with diabetes management in older adults, focusing on the urgent need for personalized intervention strategies. This demo graphic shift creates complex health needs, necessitating comprehensive management approaches tailored to the unique physiological and psy chosocial factors affecting older patients. We discuss the epidemiology of T2DM in the elderly and its underlying mechanisms, including insulin resistance and the role of lifestyle factors. The review also highlights the critical importance of early detection and prevention strategies, particularly for prediabetes, and emphasizes the n.. Read More»