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Falls in individuals with type 2 diabetes; a cross-sectional study on the impact of motor dysfunction, postural instability and diabetic polyneuropathy - PubMed

Falls in individuals with type 2 diabetes; a cross-sectional study on the impact of motor dysfunction, postural instability and diabetic polyneuropathy - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33259675/

Individuals with type 2 diabetes reported a higher number of falls within the preceding year compared to healthy controls, irrespective of the presence of DPN. The main factors associated with falls were increased postural instability, lower walking capacity and slower sit-to-stand movements. The 6 ...