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[Diabetes in the elderly].

A-K Meyer¹

¹Abteilung für Geriatrie, Asklepios Klinik Wandsbek, Alphonsstr. 14, 22043, Hamburg, Deutschland. ann.meyer@asklepios.com

Zeitschrift Fur Gerontologie Und Geriatrie

|February 22, 2012

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Managing diabetes in older adults requires tailored approaches due to multimorbidity. Guidelines must adapt medical therapy and prioritize avoiding hypoglycemia for better quality of life in elderly patients with diabetes.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Endocrinology
Metabolic Diseases

Context:

Approximately one-third of individuals over 70 exhibit a diabetic-like metabolic status.
Diabetes and related acute blood sugar imbalances significantly impair the quality of life for the elderly.

Purpose:

To highlight the challenges in applying adult diabetes management to the elderly population.
To advocate for adapted clinical guidelines and treatment strategies for older patients with diabetes.

Summary:

Lifestyle modifications like diet and exercise are often limited by multimorbidity in elderly patients.
Medical therapy targets glucose levels between 6.6-10.0 (11.1) mmol/l, with a strict avoidance of hypoglycemia.
Insulin treatment is indicated for elderly patients with HbA1c above 8%.

Impact:

Emphasizes the need for simplified treatment protocols and the crucial role of family and caregivers in successful diabetes management for the elderly.
Aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life for aging populations affected by diabetes.