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Type 2 diabetes doubles short-term fracture risk for older women.
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Metformin Associated with Vitamin B Deficiency and Cognitive Impairment
This is not the first study showing these negative effects of metformin.
Read More »Can We Deintensify Treatment in Older Type 2 Diabetes Patients?
As a person ages, the concern comes up as to whether to deintensify treatment to prevent problems of falls and other possible injuries.
Read More »Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
Older adults with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, frailty, dysglycemia, and polypharmacy.
Read More »How Many Steps Are Needed to Improve Quality of Life for 70-Year-Olds?
Older adults with diabetes may be able to benefit from specific exercise recommendations.
Read More »Controlling Dementia Risk for People Who Have Type 1 Diabetes
Dementia rates are higher among people who have type 1 diabetes and an A1C greater than 8%,
Read More »Dementia Risk for People Who Have Type 1 Diabetes
A1c management over longer periods shown to decrease likelihood of diagnosis.
Read More »How Effective Are Statins for Patients 75 and Older?
Current therapy recommendations may need adjustment.
Read More »Poor Glycemic Management Equals Risk of Dementia
Patients with type 1 diabetes and prolonged increased HbA1c were found to be at two-times greater risk for dementia than those with well-managed HbA1c values.
Read More »Many Elderly Receiving Home Care for Diabetes May Be Unaware of Impact
Recent study explores link between disease and psychological well-being in older adults.
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