Abstract
BACKGROUND: Effective management of blood glucose levels in elderly patients with diabetes is crucial in healthcare and has seen significant advancements. However, there is a lack of bibliometric analyses in this field. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview through bibliometric analysis. METHODS: A bibliometric analysis was conducted using the Web of Science Core Collection to identify research trends in blood glucose management for elderly patients with diabetes from 2000 to 2024. The analysis utilized VOSviewer version 1.6.20, CiteSpace version 6.3.R1, and R version 4.3.3 to visualize collaboration networks and emerging research trends. RESULTS: A total of 11,826 publications were analyzed, sourced from 134 countries and 228 institutions between 2000 and 2024. There has been a consistent increase in publications, particularly from 2020 to 2022. The United States was the leading contributor, with 2436 publications, while Harvard University had the highest output at 829 publications. Among the journals, Diabetes Care was the most impactful based on its high Hirsch index. Influential authors included Beck Roy W and Khunti Kamlesh. Keyword analysis identified "continuous glucose monitoring," "weight," "progression," "young adults," "classification," and "time in range" as primary research themes since 2017. CONCLUSION: This bibliometric analysis provides a detailed overview of blood glucose management in elderly diabetic patients. Key focus areas such as "continuous glucose monitoring," "time in range," and "weight" have gained significant attention. Future research should further explore these themes, especially the role of continuous glucose monitoring and the concept of time in range in clinical practice.