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A new report from the Faculty of Health Sciences discusses the associations between physical performance, balance, wellness, and daily activities with frailty in older adults with coexisting frailty and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study included 123 community-dwelling older adults and evaluated various factors such as physical performance, functional dependency, physical activity, nutritional status, sleep, self-perceived health, and depression. The research found that physical function and daily activities play a significant role in protecting against frailty in this population. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive assessments in managing frailty in older adults with type 2 diabetes. [Extracted from the article] |