A case report of a patient in adult care unit with diabetic foot
Keywords:
elderly, diabetes, chronic disease, DM complicationsAbstract
As the population ages and life expectancy increases, type 2 diabetes is more prevalent. Geriatric symptoms, such as cognitive impairment, depression, urine incontinence, falls, and polypharmacy, are common in seniors with diabetes mellitus. Elderly patients have a wide range of functional abilities, which means many unsolved concerns concerning diabetes care. The study's goal is to examine a patient in an adult care unit diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (DM2) 24 years ago. As with younger patients, the treatment of diabetes in the elderly focuses on hyperglycemia and associated risk factors. Patients' comorbid conditions and functional limitations must be considered while defining treatment goals. As a result, each patient's care should be tailored to their specific needs. When treating diabetes in senior individuals who are more susceptible to hypoglycemia, hypotension, and medication interactions, care should be taken to prevent these side effects. Management of various medical disorders is particularly critical since it impacts the capacity of these people to care for themselves.
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