Diabetes Education for Elderly Diabetic Patients

Kim, Jun Young

doi:2010.11.4.309

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 11(4); 2010 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2010;11(4):309-312.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/kcd.2010.11.4.309

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Diabetes Education for Elderly Diabetic Patients

Jun Young Kim

Abstract

Aging is typically characterized by a general decline in physical function, a reduction in social relationships, and decreased social-economic status. However, old age also includes accumulated experiences and wisdom gained throughout the years. Thus, diabetes educators must understand these characteristics of aging to provide individualized education programs. This paper aims to increase diabetes educators` understandings of aging. (Korean Clinical Diabetes J 11:309-312, 2010)

Key Words: Diabetes education, Elderly diabetes patients, Old age