From Iceberg of Pre ‑diabetes to Poor Glycemic Control in Diabetics: An Elderly Based Study in Shiraz, South of Iran

Conclusions:The pre ‑diabetic elderly were mostly undiagnosed, while one‑third to one‑fourth of DMs had poor glycemic indices. These figures show the need for pre‑diabetes and diabetes screening in the elderly, especially in those with low levelof education, hyperlipidemia, liver disease, or HTN. Furthermore, regular monitoring of glycemic indices in the diabetic and pre ‑diabetic elderly is recommended.Keywords:Diabetes mellitus, diabetic, elderly, glycemic index, pre ‑diabetes
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research