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International Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders(IJDMD)

ISSN: 2475-5451 | DOI: 10.33140/IJDMD

Impact Factor: 1.23

Diabetes Mellitus in the Elderly

Abstract

Ravi Kant and Mahendra Kumar Meena

Prevalence of type 2 diabetes is expected to increase gradually with prolongation life expectancy. In a study conducted in the United States, it is found that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes increased from 16% to 23% between 1995 and 2004 [1]. According to current data, in the United States, among adults over 65 years of age 22% to 33% are diagnosed with diabetes.

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