[Antidiabetic treatments for the elderly]

Soins Gerontol. 2023 Sep-Oct;28(163):30-34. doi: 10.1016/j.sger.2023.07.008. Epub 2023 Aug 8.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Diabetes is very common in people over 75. A broad arsenal of treatments is now available. It is important, however, to choose the right treatment regimen to suit the patient's specific glycemic targets.

Keywords: anti-diabetic treatment; diabetes; diabète; elderly; insulin; insuline; prescription; sujet âgé; traitement antidiabétique.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blood Glucose*
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemic Agents* / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Blood Glucose