Noth, Daniel; Sahli, Rahel; Imboden, Petra Elsässer; Christ, Emanuel (2009). [Type 2 diabetes among elderly people]. Therapeutische Umschau, 66(10), pp. 707-11. Bern: Huber
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)Type 2 Diabetes is frequent among elderly people. The appropriate target for HbA1c in elderly patients ( > 70 years or life expectancy < 10 years) should be around 7.0% (maximally 8%). In patients with multiple co-morbidities, the goal must be an improvement of symptoms and preservation of weight, especially muscle mass. In the setting of an uncontrolled symptomatic diabetes with concomitant catabolism, insulin is the most effective therapy and, therefore, the treatment of choice. The prevention of hypoglycemia must be a major aim. A balanced and regular food intake facilitates therapy and improves quality of life. The priorities of the management of cardiovascular risk factors should be based upon the individual's overall health condition.
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Journal Article (Original Article) |
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Division/Institute: |
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition |
UniBE Contributor: |
Sahli, Rahel Gerda, Christ, Emanuel |
ISSN: |
0040-5930 |
Publisher: |
Huber |
Language: |
German |
Submitter: |
Factscience Import |
Date Deposited: |
04 Oct 2013 15:14 |
Last Modified: |
05 Dec 2022 14:22 |
PubMed ID: |
19830678 |
URI: |
https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/32477 (FactScience: 197690) |
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