Special considerations for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the elderly

The intensity and selection of therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly patients are discussed. Glycemic control is fundamental in diabetes care; however, as glycemic goals are approached, the risk of hypoglycemia increases. This risk is even greater in the elderly due to man...

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description The intensity and selection of therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly patients are discussed. Glycemic control is fundamental in diabetes care; however, as glycemic goals are approached, the risk of hypoglycemia increases. This risk is even greater in the elderly due to many predisposing factors, including renal insufficiency, polypharmacy, drug-drug interactions, comorbidities, irregular meal patterns, and infrequent self-monitoring of blood glucose. When deciding on the desired intensity of diabetes treatment, the risk of hypoglycemic complications must be weighed against the potential benefit of reducing microvascular and macrovascular complications. Three large-scale, randomized controlled trials examining the effects of intensive versus standard glycemic control on microvascular and macrovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes have been published in recent years. In general, a glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA(1c)) goal of
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Care and treatment
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 - drug therapy
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Diagnosis
Drug Interactions
Glycated Hemoglobin A - metabolism
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Risk Factors
Type 2 diabetes
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