Abstract: Diabetes is a major global health issue. Currently, there are 422 million people worldwide living with diabetes, and this number is expected to rise to 643 million by 2030. This disease contributes to about 11.3% of global deaths. In 2010, India had 50.8 million people with type 2 diabetes, with a higher prevalence in urban areas. By 2030, India is projected to have 79.4 million people with diabetes, with a significant portion over 60 years of age. The state of Kerala has a diabetes prevalence of 17%. Managing diabetes in older adults is challenging due to their varied health conditions and multiple other diseases they often have, like high blood pressure and heart disease....
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