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PURPOSE: To identify the non-pharmacological risk factors for falling in older
adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). METHODS:
A systematic review of
randomized controlled trials, prospective cohort studies, cross-sectional studies
and before/after studies was conducted. Eligible studies identified
non-pharmacological risk factors for falling in older adults with DM2. Medline,
Embase, Pubmed and CINAHL were searched for relevant studies published through
December 2015. Reference lists were also searched for relevant studies. Search
terms were DM2, risk factors, falls and falling, older adults, aging, non-insulin
dependent diabetes mellitus, accidental falls and trip. Publication language was
restricted to English. RESULTS: Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria: four
cross-sectional, six prospective cohorts, two randomized controlled trials and
one before/after study. These studies included a total of 13,104 participants,
>/=50 years. The most common risk factors for falling were impaired balance,
reduced walking velocity, peripheral neuropathy and comorbid conditions. However,
lower extremity pain, being overweight and comorbid conditions had the greatest
impact on fall risk. CONCLUSION: Interventions to reduce falling in older adults
with type 2 diabetes mellitus should focus on reducing lower extremity pain,
reducing body weight and managing comorbid conditions. Implications for
Rehabilitation Diabetes mellitus: * Older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
(DM2) have a higher risk for falling than older adults without. * Older adults
with DM2 are more likely to suffer serious injuries when they fall. *
Comprehensive risk factor identification is necessary for rehabilitation
professionals to accurately determine whether their clients are at risk for
falling. * Rehabilitation professionals also need to tailor interventions based
on the client's risk factors in order to effectively reduce falls and
fall-related injuries.

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