Managing diabetes in the elderly: go easy, individualize.
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Abstract
The care of elderly patients with diabetes should be individualized, taking into account the patient's comorbidities, other medications, cognitive abilities, home care situation, and life expectancy. Especially in frail, elderly patients, there should be less emphasis on strict glycemic control than on avoiding malnutrition and hypoglycemia and achieving the best quality of life possible.