Minimising harms of tight glycaemic control in older patients with type 2 diabetes
In older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), tight glycaemic control (HbA1c 7%) can result in more harm than benefit, especially when using insulin or sulfonylureas. Older adults are at higher risk for adverse drug events, especially hypoglycaemia, which may cause falls, confusion and hospitalisati...
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Main Author: | Wade Thompson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2024-12-01
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Series: | African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/4857 |
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