The International Diabetes Federation as published its Global Guideline for Managing Older People with Type 2 Diabetes. The guideline has been developed to provide clinicians with recommendations that assist in clinical management of older adults who are both relatively well and active and those who are functionally dependent. Topics covered include assessment measures, cardiovascular risk, education, renal impairment, diabetic foot disease and sexual health. Also included is a section of 'special consideration' where areas such as pain and end of life care are addressed.
MNCLHD
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Global guideline for Type 2 diabetes in older people
The International Diabetes Federation as published its Global Guideline for Managing Older People with Type 2 Diabetes. The guideline has been developed to provide clinicians with recommendations that assist in clinical management of older adults who are both relatively well and active and those who are functionally dependent. Topics covered include assessment measures, cardiovascular risk, education, renal impairment, diabetic foot disease and sexual health. Also included is a section of 'special consideration' where areas such as pain and end of life care are addressed.
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