Diabetes mellitus and comorbidities in elderly people from the Lugu community: A critical-reflective analysis

Table 1 Summary discussion

Discussion
Anthropometric data and DM	Zhao et al discuss the importance of using screening and monitoring methods for specific populations, especially the elderly population but lifestyle changes in the study countries as well as screening methods must be considered
Overweight and its implications	Changes in the lifestyle of the Chinese population led to a greater supply of processed foods and fast-food franchises which are known to be pro-inflammatory culminating in the development and progression of atherosclerosis and other comorbidities
Alcohol abuse in elderly people with DM	Westernization of China brought with it a change in socialization among the elderly population and high number of alcoholics within this age group. This generated adverse consequences such as psychological and financial impacts on this population

DM: Diabetes mellitus.