Diabetes management in older adults who fall: a study amongst older adults presenting to the emergency department

Key summary points Aim Our aim was to examine the relationship between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its treatment with mortality in older adults who present to the emergency department with a fall. Findings People with T2D had a similar clinical frailty score, were more likely to be male and receive more concomitant medicines. Hypoglycaemia-inducing agents may contribute to the greater one-year mortality observed in people with T2D. Message Falls are a significant burden, and diagnosis of T2D and possibly hypoglycaemia-inducing medications may contribute to the greater mortality observed in people with T2D. Clinician awareness can support de-prescribing for patients with frailty and HbA1c