308 Association of Diabetes and Frailty with Mortality in Middle-Aged and Older Europeans

ConclusionFrailty and pre-frailty are independent risk factors for mortality in diabetics. The identification of frailty is important for the risk-stratification and management of middle aged and older patients with diabetes and should be included in the routine assessment of these high-risk individuals.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research