Diabetes and frailty: a close relationship

Diabetes increases the risk of frailty through inducing sarcopenia or muscle mass loss. Prevention programmes in the pre-frail state through exercise training, nutrition and glycaemic control may delay or prevent the development of frailty.

By admin On 15 Jun 2017 Last updated 6 Oct 2022

Introduction Diabetes and frailty: the link Diabetes and frailty: the risk Diabetes and frailty: the consequences Diabetes and frailty: therapeutic implications Conclusion References Introduction BOX 1: FRAILTY PHENOTYPES5 1. Unintentional weight loss (10lbs in the prior year) 2. Exhaustion (self-reported) 3. Weakness (grip strength) 4. Slow walking speed 5. Reduced physical activity Presence of ≥3 phenotypes indicates frailty, 1-2 indicates pre-frail state. The prevalence of diabetes in old age is likely to reach epidemic proportions in the upcoming years as the population ages.1 The age range with the greatest proportional increase is likely to occur in

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