Importance of Self-Care in Elderly Adults with Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a syndrome characterized by hyperglycemia which is caused by an absolute or relative deterioration of insulin secretion. It is a complex process of metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It is a disease of prime importance at the level of public health worldwide, especi...

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Main Authors: Ydalsys Naranjo Hernández, José Alejandro Concepción Pacheco
Format: Article
Published: Universidad de las Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos 2016-09-01
Series:Finlay : Revista de Enfermedades no Transmisibles
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Online Access:http://revfinlay.sld.cu/index.php/finlay/article/view/400