Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 5

Question 5

 

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There is an increased risk of depression in older adults with diabetes mellitus. However, self-management of diabetes provides alleviation of depressive symptoms by maintenance of appropriate glucose levels.

 

 

 

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True
 

 

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False
 

 

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Older patients with diabetes often require more assistance with instrumental activities of daily living including medication compliance, financial management, coping, and shopping. Therefore, if the patient is struggling with IADLs, a complex medication regimen may require more assistance and/or could be likely to fail. With polypharmacy, as the number of medications increase, the glycemic control will decrease.

 

 

 

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