Vnitr Lek 2002, 48(6):507-511
[Nutritional support of elderly diabetics with acute diseases from the viewpoint of the diabetologist].
- Diabetologické centrum, Klinika gerontologická a metabolická Lékarské fakulty UK a FN, Hradec Králové.
Acute diseases in seniors suffering from diabetes significantly influence their nutritional status which is one of the factors participating in the development of acute hyperglycaemic decompensation of diabetes or hypoglycaemia. Inadequately compensated diabetes in seniors is conversely associated with nutritional disorders and the patient is at greater risk of an acute intercurrent disease. Ensuring optimal nutrition in old diabetics is one of the basic provisions in the treatment of intercurrent acute disease.
Keywords: Acute Disease; Aged; Diabetes Complications; Diabetes Mellitus, metabolism, ; Humans; Hypoglycemia, etiology, ; Middle Aged; Nutritional Support; Risk Factors
Published: June 1, 2002 Show citation