Diabetes and frailty

Abstract

Frailty is an age-related condition characterized by a decline in the reserve capacity of multiple physiological systems, which leads to geriatric syndromes, disability, and mortality. Frailty is often observed among diabetic patients. In the clinical practice for frail diabetic elderly, glycemic control should be personalized in order to minimize the risk of severe hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Other interventions for frailty with diabetes include nutrition, exercise, and avoiding polypharmacy.