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September 10, 2025Annals of African Medicine

Predictors of Type 3 Diabetes Mellitus among Elderly Living with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study in the Urban Area of West Bengal

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AMArjun MaitySMS. MahapatraPPPurnima Pandey

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Cross-sectional study identifies predictors of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in elderly populations, highlighting significant differences between diabetic and non-diabetic individuals.

Key Points

  • Elderly individuals living with type 2 diabetes show higher rates of mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
  • Among diabetic individuals, 38.6% had mild cognitive impairment and 24.3% were diagnosed with dementia.
  • A cross-sectional study comparing elderly patients was conducted in urban West Bengal, utilizing the Alzheimer's questionnaire for assessment.
  • Regular screening for cognitive status and diabetes is essential for timely intervention among the elderly population.

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Maity et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c240deb210217d6479c96dhttps://doi.org/10.4103/aam.aam_153_25
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