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Article: Studies from S.M. Feldman et al add new findings in the area of diabetes management.
- Article from:
- Diabetes Week
- Article date:
- August 17, 2009
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"Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and can present with atypical signs and symptoms in elderly residents of nursing homes who often have altered functional and cognitive capacity representing a particularly challenging population to manage. Researchers conducted this study to better understand the current status of DM management in the long-term care facility from the perspective of the facility (use of guidelines, policies, and so forth) as well as that of a resident," researchers in the United States report (see also Diabetes Management).
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