Geriatric Medicine

Recent study explores link between disease and psychological well-being in older adults.

Recent studies show one-quarter of the population over the age of 75 who have type 2 diabetes are tightly managed with medications and are high risk for hypoglycemia.

Diabetes linked to risk for Parkinson's disease: people with type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of having a diagnosis of Parkinson's later in life, according to a large study. In addition, the risk may be higher for younger people and those with complications from the disease.

Researchers found that the Alzheimer’s gene ApoE4 could be linked to type 3 diabetes. The Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is one of the strongest genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Diabetes and impaired insulin signaling in the brain are linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. This study shows how …

Technological support deemed beneficial for glycemic control

Study prompts more concerns for future seniors with diabetes.

Older adults taking five or more drugs are likely to exhibit negative side effects.

Could diabetes cause increased rates of dementia?

Study finds connection between duration of therapy in senior patients and development of neurodegenerative disease.

Study shows age-related comorbidities decreased in males over 65 who take metformin.