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Presents the final report of the Saint Vincent Joint Task Force for diabetes regarding improvement of care among elderly diabetic patients in Great Britain. Importance of achieving uniform standards for diabetic care; Involvement of geriatricians in diabetes service advisory group; Care facilities for elderly patients between primary and secondary sectors.

Features a study which determined the prevalence of known and undetected diabetes diagnosed through a fasting baseline sample or a post-glucose load sample in a group of residents of care homes in Great Britain. Glucose tolerance tests on the research participants; Views on the medical assistance given by care homes; Methodology; Results and discussion.

Focuses on the need for specialist care for elderly diabetics in Great Britain. Association between diabetes in the elderly and severe disability, inadequate care and unmet needs; Consideration on increased immobility and dependency; solutions for improving delivery of diabetic care to the aged.