Factors associated with geriatric syndromes in older adults with type 2 diabetes
Slower walking speed was associated with functional dependence, depressive symptoms, and falls in older adults withT2D. Greater handgrip strength was inversely associated with cognitive impairment. Assessing these simple measures may help identify individuals at risk for multidimensional decline at an early stage.
Authors
- Hsueh-ching Wu
- Lin Chia-ling
- W. U.Chien Chien
- Yuan-Ching Liu
- Neng-Chun Yu
Institutions
- Chang Gung University of Science and Technology (TW)
- Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management (TW)
- National Defense Medical Center (TW)
- National Cheng Kung University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Aging Clinical and Experimental Research
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-025-03263-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.76