Increases in blood glucose in older adults: the effects of spousal health.

作者: Chioun Lee , Germán Rodríguez , Dana A. Glei , Maxine Weinstein , Noreen Goldman

DOI: 10.1177/0898264314534894

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摘要: Objective: The death or illness of a spouse negatively affects partner’s health, but little is known about the effect on blood glucose (glycemic) levels. This study investigates extent to which spouse’s declining health associated with changes in glycemic levels older adults. Method: Data come from nationally representative longitudinal sample 597 Taiwanese (aged 54 90). We use spousal and predict glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) over 6-year period. Results: A decline increased HbA1c for women, not men. healthy both genders. Discussion: Stressful life transitions may compromise Taking caregiving role erode some benefits marriage interfere women’s maintenance their own health.

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