Healthy Behaviors, Leisure Activities, and Social Network Prolong Disability-Free Survival in Older Adults With Diabetes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes has been related to disability and excess mortality. We estimated the extent to which diabetes shortens disability-free survival and identified modifiable factors that may prolong disability-free survival in older adults with diabetes.

Methods

Disability-free older adults (n = 2 216, mean age: 71 years, female: 61%) were followed for up to 15 years. Diabetes was ascertained through medical examinations, medication use, or glycated hemoglobin ≥6.5% (48 mmol/mol). Disability-free survival was defined as survival until the occurrence of disability. A favorable (vs unfavorable) lifestyle profile was defined as the presence of at least 1 of the following: healthy (vs unhealthy) behaviors, active (vs inactive) engagement in leisure activities, or moderate-to-ri

SUBMITTER: Shang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9536441 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature