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Falls, physical limitations, confusion and memory problems in people with type II diabetes, undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes, and the influence of vitamins A, D and E. J Diabetes Complications 2015;29(8):1159-64

Date

09/08/2015

Pubmed ID

26344725

DOI

10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2015.08.005

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-84948718292 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   11 Citations

Abstract

AIMS: To examine the association between type II diabetes, prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes with falls, physical limitations, confusion and memory problems, and to evaluate the effects of vitamins A, D and E levels on the associations.

METHODS: Data from 37,973 participants of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was analyzed.

RESULTS: The participants' mean age was 46±17years, 20% had diabetes of which 17% were unaware of their condition (undiagnosed diabetes), and 21% had prediabetes. Diabetes was significantly associated with falls, difficulties in stooping, crouching, kneeling, completing house chores, getting in and out bed, standing and sitting for long periods, reaching over head, grasping, holding objects, and attending social events. The association between diabetes and confusion or memory problems was stronger for those diagnosed before age 40. Memory problems were reported only by people with diabetes with lower vitamin D levels. Vitamin A and E levels did not modify the association between diabetes and falls or any of the physical functions, confusion or memory problems. Prediabetes was only associated with difficulty standing for long periods.

CONCLUSIONS: Diabetes was associated with falls, difficulties in physical functioning and attending social events. Vitamin D levels modified the effects on confusion and memory problems.

Author List

Vieira ER, Mendy A, Prado CM, Gasana J, Albatineh AN

Author

Janvier Gasana MD, MPH, PhD Adjunct Associate Professor in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Accidental Falls
Activities of Daily Living
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Confusion
Cross-Sectional Studies
Delayed Diagnosis
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Humans
Memory Disorders
Middle Aged
Mobility Limitation
Nutrition Surveys
Nutritional Status
Prediabetic State
United States
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin E