Chronic Complications and Health Behavior Assessment in Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized primarily by chronic hyperglycemia. As the population ages, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among the elderly is increasing, leading to a higher incidence of chronic complications, disability, and mortality associated with diabetes. This paper reviews the factors influencing chronic complications in elderly patients with T2DM and examines health behavior assessment tools for this demographic. The objective is to provide a reference for developing and implementing intervention plans and measures to address chronic complications in elderly T2DM patients, ultimately aiming to reduce the occurrence and progression of these complications.

Keywords

• type 2 diabetes mellitus
• chronic complication
• influencing factor
• behavior assessment