Managing type 2 diabetes in the older patient

Aggressive control of diabetes can lead to other unrecognisable complications, meaning that management of diabetes in the older populations should be individualised.

In an article in GM Journal, the authors outline management strategies, the frailty assessment pathway, the teamwork required, pharmacological therapy and importance of patient education to manage diabetes in the elderly.

Ref: KM Shekhda, A Gupta.The challenge of managing type 2 diabetes in the older patient. GM Journal 3 March 2020

Published: 9 April 2020