Exercise program to prevent falls in older adults with diabetes
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This trial tests whether a special exercise program (with music and multitasking) can help reduce falls and fractures and improve heart health in older adults with diabetes. If you are 65+ and have diabetes, you may be able to join and get free exercise classes.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older and have had type 1 or type 2 diabetes for at least one year.
- You live in your own home (not in a nursing home or assisted living).
- You do not have serious neurological conditions (like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis) or recent joint replacements that limit movement.
- You are not fully dependent on a walker or cane.
- You are not currently exercising more than 5 hours per week.
- You can understand and speak Danish and are willing to sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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