Title : Quality of life in older adults with diabetes: A correlational study
Abstract:
Diabetes is a prevalent disease in the United States, especially in elderly populations. It can either be caused by autoimmune complications (Type 1), poor dietary habits (Type 2), or damage to the pancreas (Type 3c). It is usually seen long-term and often comes with subsequent health issues including coronary artery disease (CAD), stroke, heart attack, and, most commonly known, neuropathy. Quality of life is an important factor in overall health and is a prevalent concern amongst older adults. Factors to determine quality of life include physical, emotional, and mental well-being. In this study, 92 adults between 65-85 years of age were assessed for overall health status using the SF-36 and mental status with a Five-Minute Cognitive Test (FCT). The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between quality of life and adults with diabetes by assessing factors including physical health, emotional health, cognitive health, mental health, general health perceptions, vitality, and bodily pain.
Keywords: Diabetes, elderly, quality of life
