Importance of Self-Care in Elderly Adults with Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia which is caused by an absolute or relative deterioration of insulin secretion. It is a complex process of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is a disease of prime importance at the level of public health worldwide, especi...
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| description | Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia which is caused by an absolute or relative deterioration of insulin secretion. It is a complex process of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is a disease of prime importance at the level of public health worldwide, especially in the elderly people, as one of the most common non-communicable diseases, and the severity and diversity of its chronic complications. A very important element in relation to the treatment of diabetes mellitus is self-care. This perspective helps these patients to become aware of their own condition, by improving their knowledge and skills oriented toward positive behavior change, allowing them ultimately, reduce the risk of complications. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-06284d40f4e944aeb27a3b9f7aa877a22025-01-30T21:21:58ZspaUniversidad de las Ciencias Médicas de CienfuegosRevista Finlay2221-24342016-09-0163215220265Importance of Self-Care in Elderly Adults with Diabetes MellitusYdalsys Naranjo Hernández0José Alejandro Concepción Pacheco1Universidad de Ciencias Médicas. Sancti Spíritus.Universidad de Ciencias Médicas. Sancti Spíritus.Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia which is caused by an absolute or relative deterioration of insulin secretion. It is a complex process of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is a disease of prime importance at the level of public health worldwide, especially in the elderly people, as one of the most common non-communicable diseases, and the severity and diversity of its chronic complications. A very important element in relation to the treatment of diabetes mellitus is self-care. This perspective helps these patients to become aware of their own condition, by improving their knowledge and skills oriented toward positive behavior change, allowing them ultimately, reduce the risk of complications.https://revfinlay.sld.cu/index.php/finlay/article/view/400autocuidadoancianodiabetes mellitus |
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