Low well-being is an independent predictor for stroke in elderly patients with diabetes mellitus.

Objectives: To examine whether psychological factors are risk factors for the development of stroke in elderly diabetic patients.

Design: Prospective cohort study.

Setting: Outpatient clinic.

[Comprehensive geriatric assessment and treatment of elderly diabetic patients].

Because of diversities of physical, mental, and psychological functions as well as clinical and social backgrounds, comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is of great importance in treating elderly diabetic patients. We addressed three issues as to functions important for the CGA. First, we assessed several domains of cognitive function in 213 elderly diabetic patients.