Simplify Type 2 Diabetes Regimens in Older Adults

July 2019

More than 1 in 4 patients over 65 have type 2 diabetes.

Individualize care by focusing on health status, not just age.

Focus on avoiding hypoglycemia. It's linked to an increased risk of falls, cognitive decline, and death. Explain that in many older adults, these risks often outweigh benefits of tight glucose control.

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Simplify Type 2 Diabetes Regimens in Older Adults

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