Management of Diabetes in Unique Populations

摘要

Diabetes affects 30 million people in the United -States; unfortunately-it disproportionately affects certain populations including minorities and those with mental illness. As a result, the focus of diabetes management has shifted to becoming patient-centered, rather than one-size-fits-all approach. In this issue of Current Diabetes Reviews, we review the management of diabetes in several unique populations including: the overweight/obese, those who are mentally ill, minorities, the elderly, and those who are hospitalized. Rates of diabetes have become increasingly high due to the increasing rates of obesity in this country. Nearly 30 of the United States population is obese. Drs. Maria Pena and Trisha Newaz discuss pharmacological and bariatric surgery weight loss options for those with both diabetes and obesity. In addition they detail the post-operative diabetes care for those who have undergone bariatric surgeries. Unfortunately persons with mental illness are pre-disposed to having co-morbid obesity due to several psychosocial factors such as: sedentary lifestyle, the use weight gaining psychiatric medications, and poor diet