Abstract
Purpose of Review
In this review, we describe the components and importance of geriatric syndrome, a term describing age-related disorders coexisting in older adults with diabetes. With the aging of the population, and a higher prevalence of diabetes in older adults, we are seeing a higher prevalence of age-related conditions in older diabetes patients, resulting in high human and economic costs. Successful education and management of diabetes in older adults warrants a better understanding of these unique challenges faced by individual older adults.
Recent Findings
Expert opinions have established the importance of recognizing geriatric syndrome and its management in older adults with diabetes. However, recent studies have shown that this approach is not yet common in patient care. Patients with significant burden of comorbidities are being treated similarly to those without this burden. Newer studies have identified individualized glycemic goals and strategies to de-intensify treatment regimens in older adults.
Summary
It is important that before forming management plans, the physical, social, and emotional/cognitive status of an older individual with diabetes are considered. In doing so, individualized goals for management of diabetes as well as other coexisting diseases can be established, leading to optimized treatment efficacy, adherence, and improved health outcomes that are relevant to the older population. The objective of this review is to raise clinician awareness of the presence of geriatric syndrome in this increasingly large patient population.
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