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sical activity of the elderly with a diabetic
foot
Helena Olenik, Milica Puklavec, Armina Šahman, Andrej Starc
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
Physical activity is an important factor for health itself and for elderly
people. Healthy aging means maintaining the health at all levels.
Diabetes is a chronic, progressive deterioration of beta cells in the
pancreas. Therefore, the adaptation of the treatment is necessary, first
with a healthy lifestyle. Chronic elevated blood glucose levels can lead
to the failure of organs or organ systems over the years. One of the
consequences may be the formation of a diabetic foot. A diabetic foot
is the result of chronic complications of diabetes. As the feeling of
pain, heat, cold and vibration are reduced or absent, the patient does
not pay attention to injuries or does not take appropriate action when
injured. The mechanics of walking also change because of the sensitivity
impairment. The importance of physical activity is also becoming aware
amongst diabetics. Regular diet, regular therapy (antidiabetics, insulin
injections, and regular blood sugar monitoring) in addition to regular
physical activity can have diabetes well-controlled.
Key words: diabetes 2, diabetic foot, physical activity of the elderly
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases. Type 2 diabetes is
considered a global epidemic and is strongly linked to the style of life
and economic change (Anjana and Pradeep, 2017). Treatment is com-
plex and includes dieting, exercise, taking tablets or insulin injections. The pa-
tient must have a clear idea of his own illness so that he can learn to live with
it. The treatment of diabetes in the elderly is a major challenge, involving both
healthcare professionals and the patient’s family. (Mlakar, 2014). One of the
consequences may be diabetic neuropathy. A diabetic foot is thus a set of dis-
ease disorders on the foot that lead to ulcers in the skin. Treatment of foot
ulcers requires various measures, including prevention of wounds, conserva-
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7055-18-4.85-91
foot
Helena Olenik, Milica Puklavec, Armina Šahman, Andrej Starc
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Abstract
Physical activity is an important factor for health itself and for elderly
people. Healthy aging means maintaining the health at all levels.
Diabetes is a chronic, progressive deterioration of beta cells in the
pancreas. Therefore, the adaptation of the treatment is necessary, first
with a healthy lifestyle. Chronic elevated blood glucose levels can lead
to the failure of organs or organ systems over the years. One of the
consequences may be the formation of a diabetic foot. A diabetic foot
is the result of chronic complications of diabetes. As the feeling of
pain, heat, cold and vibration are reduced or absent, the patient does
not pay attention to injuries or does not take appropriate action when
injured. The mechanics of walking also change because of the sensitivity
impairment. The importance of physical activity is also becoming aware
amongst diabetics. Regular diet, regular therapy (antidiabetics, insulin
injections, and regular blood sugar monitoring) in addition to regular
physical activity can have diabetes well-controlled.
Key words: diabetes 2, diabetic foot, physical activity of the elderly
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases. Type 2 diabetes is
considered a global epidemic and is strongly linked to the style of life
and economic change (Anjana and Pradeep, 2017). Treatment is com-
plex and includes dieting, exercise, taking tablets or insulin injections. The pa-
tient must have a clear idea of his own illness so that he can learn to live with
it. The treatment of diabetes in the elderly is a major challenge, involving both
healthcare professionals and the patient’s family. (Mlakar, 2014). One of the
consequences may be diabetic neuropathy. A diabetic foot is thus a set of dis-
ease disorders on the foot that lead to ulcers in the skin. Treatment of foot
ulcers requires various measures, including prevention of wounds, conserva-
doi: https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-7055-18-4.85-91
