The past 50 years have seen a growing ageing population with an increasing prevalence of
type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM); now, nearly half of all individuals with diabetes mellitus are …

Multimorbidity (two or more coexisting conditions in an individual) is a growing global
challenge with substantial effects on individuals, carers and society. Multimorbidity occurs a …

Background Many patients do not receive guideline-recommended preventive, chronic
disease, and acute care. One potential explanation is insufficient time for primary care …

It is true that a primary goal of diabetes early diagnosis and treatment is quality of life (QoL).
The term QoL is still confusing but it is agreed that it composes of four components: The …

Background and objective The beneficial effects of self-care include improved well-being
and lower morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In this article we address the current …

Multimorbidity occurs in adults of all ages, but the number and complexity of comorbid
conditions commonly increase with advancing age such that cardiovascular disease (CVD) …

Objective: Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) often have multiple comorbidities which may
impact the selection of antihyperglycemic therapies. The purpose of this study was to …

More than 25% of the US population aged $65 years has diabetes (1), and the aging of the
overall population is a significant driver of the diabetes epidemic. Although the burden of …

Background Pain is an enormous problem globally. Estimates suggest that 20% of adults
suffer from pain globally and 10% are newly diagnosed with chronic pain each year …

Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) constitute major comorbidities in type
2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), contributing substantially to treatment costs for T2DM. An …