Glycemic control of older adults with type 2 diabetes: findings from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994

Article Abstract:

Many older adults with type 2 diabetes do not meet targets for glycemic control, but rates of control are similar across all adult age groups. Glycemic control of adults with type 2 diabetes has been investigated in a cross-sectional study based on data on 1482 participants from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988-1994.

Statistical Data Included, Type 2 diabetes, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (Statistical work)

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Physical activity, exercise, and inflammatory markers in older adults: findings from the health, aging and body composition study

Article Abstract:

The association between physical activity and inflammatory markers, with consideration for body fatness and antioxidant use, is examined. The conclusion states inflammatory markers are lower in older adults with higher levels of exercise and nonexercise activity and in antioxidant supplement users regardless of exercise level. The association between physical activity and inflammatory markers, with consideration for body fatness and antioxidant use, is examined. The conclusion states inflammatory markers are lower in older adults with higher levels of exercise and nonexercise activity and in antioxidant supplement users regardless of exercise level.

Science & research, Inflammation, Interleukin-6

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Relationship between patient age and duration of physician visit in ambulatory setting: does one size fit all?

Article Abstract:

A study examining the effects of the age of patient, comorbid illnesses and medical prescriptions on the duration of the physician visit in ambulatory medical care, is presented.

Services information, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Analysis, Services, Physicians, Ambulatory medical care, Ambulatory care, Comorbid patients

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