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- Title
Deprescribing diabetes medications for older adults living with frailty.
- Authors
Lega, Iliana C.; Thompson, Wade; McCarthy, Lisa M.
- Abstract
This article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal discusses the topic of deprescribing diabetes medications for older adults living with frailty. It highlights that aggressive treatment of type 2 diabetes can be harmful for frail older adults and that individualized glycemic targets are recommended for this population. The article emphasizes the importance of deprescribing, which involves reducing treatment burden and adverse events from overtreatment. It also provides recommendations for prioritizing certain classes of diabetes medications and monitoring blood glucose levels. Overall, the article suggests that targets and care should be individualized based on the specific needs and circumstances of older adults with frailty.
- Subjects
OLDER people; DEPRESCRIBING; MEDICAL personnel; DIABETES; DRUGS
- Publication
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 2024, Vol 196, Issue 16, pE562
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1503/cmaj.231411