Elderly people with diabetes: an analysis of the factors that are associated with lower limb amputation

Authors

  • Clebiana Alves e silva Diniz
  • Poliana Silva de Brito
  • Tainan de Andrade Rocha
  • Suzana Maria de Oliveira Costa Meneses
  • Julia Maria Pacheco Lins Magalhães

Abstract

Population aging has occurred extremely quickly in developing countries, resulting in a higher prevalence of chronic degenerative diseases (NCDs,s). Among these, diabetes mellitus stands out, a syndrome characterized by a chronic state of hyperglycemia and disturbances in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, associated with absolute or relative insulin deficiency and/or its action in the body.

 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/homeinternationalanais-113

 

Published

2023-03-29

How to Cite

Diniz, C. A. e silva, de Brito, P. S., Rocha, T. de A., Meneses, S. M. de O. C., & Magalhães, J. M. P. L. (2023). Elderly people with diabetes: an analysis of the factors that are associated with lower limb amputation. Caderno De ANAIS HOME. Retrieved from https://homepublishing.com.br/index.php/cadernodeanais/article/view/115