Oral Hypoglycemic Agents in the Management of Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus Among the Elderly

Management of NIDDM among elderly patients is complex due to existing chronic illnesses. Patient education of the potential side effects and drug interactions with oral hypoglycemic agents, as well as good assessment skills help to prevent complications among the elderly population.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Diabetes educator 1991-10, Vol.17 (5), p.411-413
1. Verfasser:	McAvoy, Karen H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - drug therapy Drug Interactions Humans Hypoglycemic Agents - adverse effects Hypoglycemic Agents - pharmacology Hypoglycemic Agents - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Management of NIDDM among elderly patients is complex due to existing chronic illnesses. Patient education of the potential side effects and drug interactions with oral hypoglycemic agents, as well as good assessment skills help to prevent complications among the elderly population.
ISSN:	0145-7217 1554-6063
DOI:	10.1177/014572179101700516