Diabetes in older adults
Session Title
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Faculty Mentor
Janet Wojcik Ph.D.
College
College of Education
Department
Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance
Abstract
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to this disease, and can lead to significant functional limitations and reduced quality of life. This literature review aims to explore the ways in which older adults with diabetes can improve their functionality and quality of life through various interventions. The study will focus on a range of interventions, including physical exercise, dietary changes, and medication management. Examining the effects of these interventions on physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and quality of life in older adults with diabetes will be included. This review seeks to shed light on the best practices for helping older individuals with diabetes and pinpoint fresh ideas for enhancing their quality of life. Impact of exercise interventions on on older adults with diabetes will evaluate physical exercise and individualized exercise prescriptions based on exercise testing. This review will identify the most effective exercise interventions for improving the physical and cognitive functioning, as well as quality of life in this population. The purpose of this research was to increase awareness and knowledge about the challenges faced by older individuals with diabetes, in order to promote a better understanding of effective treatments and interventions.
Course Assignment
EXSC 511 – Wojcik
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
Diabetes in older adults
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Older adults are particularly vulnerable to this disease, and can lead to significant functional limitations and reduced quality of life. This literature review aims to explore the ways in which older adults with diabetes can improve their functionality and quality of life through various interventions. The study will focus on a range of interventions, including physical exercise, dietary changes, and medication management. Examining the effects of these interventions on physical functioning, cognitive functioning, and quality of life in older adults with diabetes will be included. This review seeks to shed light on the best practices for helping older individuals with diabetes and pinpoint fresh ideas for enhancing their quality of life. Impact of exercise interventions on on older adults with diabetes will evaluate physical exercise and individualized exercise prescriptions based on exercise testing. This review will identify the most effective exercise interventions for improving the physical and cognitive functioning, as well as quality of life in this population. The purpose of this research was to increase awareness and knowledge about the challenges faced by older individuals with diabetes, in order to promote a better understanding of effective treatments and interventions.
