Objective The objective is to formulate clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of
diabetes in older adults. Conclusions Diabetes, particularly type 2, is becoming more …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent in older adults (≥ 65 years of age) and
increases fall risk. Fear of falling and low balance confidence are reported in both fallers and …

KEY POINTS 1. Falls are a major health issue for older adults, leading to adverse events
and even death. 2. Older persons with type 2 diabetes are at increased risk of falling …

Aims/hypothesis Gait characteristics and balance are altered in diabetic patients. Little is
known about possible treatment strategies. This study evaluates the effect of a specific …

Introduction Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a prevalent complication of Type 2 Diabetes
Mellitus (T2DM) with a major impact on the health of the affected patient. We hypothesized …

Aims For older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), declines in balance and walking ability
are risk factors for falls, and peripheral neuropathy magnifies this risk. Exercise training may …

Aims: fear of falling is an important falls-related symptom that has received little attention in
studies of falls risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Methods: matched pairs of …

The older adult is often faced with a myriad of health-related issues, and problems with
falling is one major concern for persons older than 65 years. The outcomes of a fall are …

There is a significant and troubling link between diabetes (DM) and falls in the elderly.
Individuals with DM are prone to fall for reasons such as decreased sensorimotor function …

Background Diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN) negatively affects foot and ankle function
(strength and flexibility), which itself affects the daily physical activity and quality of life of …