Continuity of diabetes care among elderly Japanese patients: a medical record review study in a specialized diabetes clinic

ConclusionsOur findings indicated that continuous outpatient visits were difficult in elderly Japanese patients with diabetes. Older age ( ≥ 75 years) independently affected withdrawal. Future multicenter studies with adequate populations and social and geriatric factors are necessary to confirm our findings.
Source: Diabetology International - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research