Increased motor activity and proper nutrition for prevention of complications in the elderly with diabetes

Abstract

One of the most significant diseases worldwide, with a rapid rate of development leading to severe economic losses is diabetes mellitus type 2 (non-insulin dependent diabetes). Chronic metabolic disease of carbohydrate metabolism is characterized by high blood glucose levels and relative insulin deficiency. Approximately 6% of the adult population, estimated globally from 2010 to date, shows that type 2 diabetes (285 million people) accounts for about 90% of diabetes. He exercise of regular physical activity maintains muscles in good condition, prevents the onset of inactive hypotrophies or contractions, and activates various types of modulating downward control (pain suppression) to maintain the emotional tone of the patient. The purpose of the present study is the active participation of the students of specialty "Medical rehabilitation and ergotherapy" in the implementation of rehabilitation activities at the Diabetes Center - Stara Zagora, in elderly people with type 2 diabetes. Material and methods. The subject of the study is 120 diabetic patients at the Diabetes Center - Stara Zagora with different types of diabetes. Five rehabilitation groups were developed, depending on the motor skills. The exercises are for one year with consecutive group work twice a week by the students during the clinical practice.. This result is indicative of the stimulating effect of kinesitherapy and ergotherapy on the motor activity of patients. They all have increased motor skills in everyday activities.