Diabetes in older people.
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The management of diabetes in older people is often challenging and poorly researched. The prevalence of cognitive impairment, chronic kidney disease and other co-existing comorbidities increase with age and have a significant impact on glycaemic control targets and treatment options. This conference examined current clinical practice, highlighted differences in the management of diabetes in the older person and suggested potential areas of future research.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical medicine
دوره 15 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015