title: Treatment of diabetes in the elderly. Addressing its complexities in this high-risk group.
abstract: Diabetes is becoming increasingly common in the elderly, affecting more than one person in five. In this group, type 2 diabetes is by far the more prevalent form. Despite this major public health concern, evidence-based information specific to older adults with diabetes is surprisingly lacking. Complicating the medical picture, the elderly commonly have a host of comorbidities that can influence diabetes treatment and therapeutic goals. Here, the authors present an overview of therapy, discussing the antidiabetic agents available and their best use in the older population with diabetes.
authors.affiliation: Section of Endocrinology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06520, USA.
authors.forename: Olga V
authors.initials: OV
authors.lastname: Sakharova
authors.forename: Silvio E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Inzucchi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents