Diabetes26 |
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“Glycemic targets may be difficult to achieve in elderly” -
“Co-morbidity may prevent physical activities—known to improve glycemic control” -
Have caution with drugs (eg, sulfonylureas), as risk of hypoglycemia increases with age -
“Conventional insulin syringes may increase dose errors”
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Hypertension27 |
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Includes discussions on adherence issues and how to reduce them -
Advises caution to be exercised in patients, such as the elderly, who cannot tolerate diabetes target blood pressure measurements
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Congestive heart failure28 |
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Depression31 |
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Dementia32–38 |
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Includes discussions on knowledge gaps -
Advises providers to stop cholinesterase inhibitors if patients have comorbidities that make use of medications risky -
Includes warnings regarding the use of medications in patients with comorbidities
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