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Sr Care Pharm
; 35(3): 120-125, 2020 Mar 01.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32070460
RESUMO
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a public health concern and a burden on the older adult population. Management among older adults can be arduous because of potential complications, especially in various long-term care settings. This manuscript outlines recent updates in geriatric care concerning DM and will discuss guidelines for management of DM in older adults, specifically in long-term care. It is crucial to analyze comorbidities and develop individualized treatment goals to improve overall quality of care.