Care of Diabetes in Older Adults

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on Oct 21, 2021 - 4:42pm CDT

Resource Type: 
Presentation

This presentation (59:27 minutes) given by Naushira Pandya, professor and chair of the geriatrics department at Nova Southeastern University, discusses the care of diabetes and diabetes management in older adults. By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to: (1) understand the challenges of diabetes management; (2) review the impact of hypoglycemia and strategies to avoid it; (3) review glycemic goals and individualized approach to health status and co-morbidities; and (4) provide an update of pharmacological treatment including improving cardiovascular outcomes.

Author(s): 
Naushira Pandya
Subject: 
Education & Learning
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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