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The Diabetes UK teams developed eight priority questions and recommendations to improve the quality of life and care of older diabetes patients.
Read More »Researchers Identify Issues Facing Older Adults Living with Diabetes
Physical Activity: Better Late Than Never, But Better Early Than Late
New studies suggest that moderate to vigorous exercise may delay heart disease in adults between 70-75.
Read More »Link Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer’s Disease
Seventeen common biomarkers were differentially expressed in patients with Alzheimer’s Disease or type 2 diabetes when compared with healthy controls.
Read More »Why Fractures and Falls in Type 2 Diabetes?
A prospective study found an increased risk for fractures and falls among older women with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Linagliptin and Glimepiride
According to current research, linagliptin had a significantly lower risk of hypoglycemia and adverse events in geriatric patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Targeting Lower A1C Levels May Reduce Mortality in the Elderly
Evidence suggests A1C levels higher than 7% increase the risks of cardiovascular events in patients 70 years or older with T2D.
Read More »Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity Associated with Diabetes, Cognitive Decline, & Impairment
Long-term diabetes may lead to signs of cognitive decline in Latino patients as early as middle age.
Read More »Can Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors Slow Alzheimer’s Progression in Diabetes Patients?
DPP-4i may lower the amyloid burden in Alzheimer’s patients and improve cognitive impairment.
Read More »Vitamin D Supplement Improves Blood Sugar After Surgery in Elderly
Knee surgery patients who are at increased risk for high blood sugar due to age and limited mobility post-surgery may benefit from vitamin D.
Read More »GLP-1 vs. SGLT-2 in Geriatric Patients
Researchers compare the cardiovascular effectiveness and safety of GLP-1 agonists and SGLT-2 inhibitors in older adults.
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