Abstract: Objective: To investigate the prevalence of cognitive frailty in elderly diabetic patients in community and to analyze the influencing factors. Methods: A survey was conducted in 260 elderly diabetic patients from a community health service center in Zhengzhou by convenience sampling using the general information questionnaire, Frailty Phenotype, Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Clinical Dementia Rating. Results: Totally 255 valid questionnaires were collected. A total of 28 elderly patients with diabetes suffered from cognitive frailty, and the prevalence was 11.0%. The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that old age (75 or older) and depression were risk factors of cognitive frailty, while regular exercise was protective factor (P<0.05). Conclusion: The prevalence rate of cognitive frailty in community elderly diabetic patients is relatively high. Community health care workers should pay attention to the assessment of cognitive frailty for community elderly diabetic patients, and take targeted overall intervention in time to prevent or slow down the onset and development of cognitive frailty.

Key words: aged; diabetes; cognitive frailty; influencing factors