The relationship between DASC-8 categories and the effectiveness of education on insulin self-injection techniques in elderly patients with diabetes.

Aim: Education on insulin self-injection techniques is important for good glycemic control, but its effectiveness in some elderly patients is limited due to loss of cognitive function and impaired activities of daily living. We hypothesized that classification using the Dementia Assessment Sheet for Community-based Integrated Care System 8-items (DASC-8) would help identify elderly patients with diabetes who effectively learn self-injection techniques.

Methods: Diabetes patients aged ≥ 65 years who used a self-injection insulin pen were administered the DASC-8 and a questionnaire to evaluate insulin self-injection techniques, and then received technical education.