CULTURALLY AND INCLUSIVELY BASED CARE FOR ELDERLY WITH DIABETES: LITERATURE REVIEW.

Diabetes mellitus in the elderly is a significant global health challenge, often requiring culturally and inclusively based care for effective management. Older adults, especially those from diverse cultural backgrounds, face unique barriers in managing diabetes. Culturally tailored care can improve engagement and health outcomes, but its application in elderly diabetes care needs further exploration. Objectives: This systematic literature review aims to examine culturally and inclusively based approaches in managing diabetes for elderly patients, assess their impact on diabetes management, and identify barriers to their implementation.. Method: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar for articles published between 2010 and 2023. The focus was on studies that addressed culturally tailored diabetes education, technology use in diabetes management, and family/community-based care for elderly populations. Studies were assessed based on relevance and quality. Results: Out of 52 articles identified, 22 met the inclusion criteria. Key findings indicated that culturally tailored diabetes education, culturally adapted technology (e.g., continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps), and family/community involvement improved diabetes management. However, challenges such as language barriers, obesity stigma, and the lack of culturally competent healthcare professionals were significant obstacles. Conclusion: Culturally and inclusively based care offers promising improvements in elderly diabetes management. However, addressing barriers like language, stigma, and inadequate cultural competence is crucial. Future research should focus on enhancing culturally sensitive technologies and integrating cultural competence training into healthcare practice.. Keywords: Culturally, Inclusively, Elderly, Diabetes