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Deprescribing diabetes medications for older adults living with frailty

Authors :
Lega, Iliana C.
Thompson, Wade
McCarthy, Lisa M.
Source :
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal. April 29, 2024, Vol. 196 Issue 16, pE562, 1 p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

1 Aggressive treatment of type 2 diabetes is harmful for frail older adults Treating to intensive glycemic targets (glycosylated hemoglobin [[A.sub.1c]] < 7%) increases the risk of adverse events and [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Diabetes therapy -- Management
Frail elderly -- Drug therapy
Drugs -- Prescribing
Hypoglycemic agents -- Management -- Complications and side effects -- Dosage and administration
Company business management
Health

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Language :
English
ISSN :
08203946
Volume :
196
Issue :
16
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.796650686
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.231411
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