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Prediabetes has been linked as a risk factor to developing type 2 diabetes over the years, but limited data is available in older adults.
Read More »Is Prediabetes in Older Adults a Risk Factor for Developing Type 2 Diabetes?
A1C as a Predictor of Mortality in Patients with Diabetes
Can variability in HbA1c lead to a higher risk of mortality in persons with diabetes?
Read More »Can Physical Activity Improve Cognitive Function?
A meta-analysis was conducted to determine the impact of physical activity on cognition improvement in patients with diabetes.
Read More »Are Older Adults Being Overtreated for Diabetes?
Older adults may be at risk of adverse events such as hypoglycemia when overtreated with certain medications.
Read More »Caring for Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Amid a Pandemic
Telemedicine provides a vital channel for supporting elderly diabetes patients during a worldwide pandemic, but may also pose some challenges.
Read More »The Preferred Insulin for the Elderly
Long-acting insulins seem to be the best choice for elderly patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Read More »Targets in Elderly Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Intensive glucose-lowering techniques can have positive outcomes in patients >65 years.
Read More »The Effects of Age, Diabetes & High Systolic Blood Pressure
Researchers found that every ten mmHg increase in systolic blood pressure observed was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Read More »Can Blood Pressure Control Lower the Risk of Dementia Development?
Lowering patients' blood pressure could save their brains.
Read More »Diabetes, Depression, and Dementia Link
The diagnosis and treatment of depression in the elderly population with type 2 diabetes are essential for managing dementia risks.
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