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Personalized glycemic targets should be less aggressive in older patients or those with reduced life expectancy to minimize hypoglycemia risk and polypharmacy burden.
If you are older or have other serious health conditions, your doctor may aim for a higher blood sugar target to keep you safe from dangerous lows and side effects. This focuses on your quality of life rather than just a number.
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In patients with older age or reduced life expectancy, a personalized glycemic target acceptable to the patient and clinician to minimize the risk of harm should be agreed. Consensus guidelines advocate less aggressive glycemic targets in people with T2D in this patient group.
Why this rating
Cites consensus guidelines and general stance.
Source
Personalized Type 2 Diabetes Management: An Update on Recent Advances and Recommendations
David M. Williams et al. · Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group) · 2022
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