TY - JOUR T1 - Glycemic control of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Spain (2015) and its relationship with functional capacity and comorbidity. The Escadiane study JO - Revista Clínica Española (English Edition) T2 - AU - Sangrós-González,F.J. AU - Martínez-Candela,J. AU - Avila-Lachica,L. AU - Díez-Espino,J. AU - Millaruelo-Trillo,J.M. AU - García-Soidán,J. AU - Carrillo Fernández,L. AU - Ezkurra Loiola,P. SN - 22548874 M3 - 10.1016/j.rceng.2017.08.004 DO - 10.1016/j.rceng.2017.08.004 UR - https://revclinesp.es/en-glycemic-control-elderly-patients-with-articulo-S2254887417301248 AB - ObjectivesTo understand the state of glycemic control of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Spain and its relationship with functional capacity and comorbidity. MethodsCross-sectional, observational, multicentre national study on patients with diabetes mellitus aged 65 years or older. The study analyzed demographic and anthropometric variables, cardiovascular risk factors, clinical and laboratory data, associated comorbidity and treatments.We analyzed the functional capacity using the Barthel index and the comorbidity with Charlson index. ResultsThe study included 939 patients with a mean age of 76.4±6.7 years. The mean glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level was 7.0%±1.2%, and the mean basal blood glucose level was 137±39.6mg/dL. The HbA1c level showed statistically significant differences depending on the degree of disability. In the patients who were totally, severely, moderately or slightly dependent or who were independent, the mean HbA1c levels were 7.0%, 7.9%, 7.4% and 7.0%, respectively (p<.028). HbA1c levels were 7.3%, 7.1% and 6.9% in the patients with very high, high and medium comorbidity, respectively (p<.001). ConclusionsMean HbA1c levels in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes analyzed in Spain are below those recommended by the main clinical practice guidelines. The levels are higher in patients who have more functional disability and a higher level of comorbidity. ER -