Publications by authors named "Despina Drivakou"
Older people are prone to frailness, present poor adherence to pharmacotherapy, and often have adverse drug effects. Therefore, it is important to develop effective and safe interventions to mitigate the burden of anxiety and depression disorders in this population. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the anxiety and depression status of elderly people with prediabetes.
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- A randomized-controlled trial was conducted to examine the effects of vitamin D supplementation on glycemic levels in elderly Greek individuals with prediabetes over a year.
- Participants received either a weekly dose of 25,000 IU of vitamin D or no supplement alongside lifestyle changes, with various health markers assessed at multiple points.
- Results showed that those taking vitamin D had significant increases in vitamin D levels and notable reductions in fasting glucose and glycated hemoglobin after 6 and 12 months compared to the baseline.