15 Not all the Hype is about Hypos: Local Experience of a Multidisciplinary Diabetes Consultation Service for Older Persons

ConclusionThe 2018 American Diabetes Association guidelines now recommend treatment goals based on functional status rather than age. Our experience locally is reflective of the spectrum of issues that arise in management of diabetes in the older person. This highlights the positive impact of a multidisciplinary diabetes service in minimising complications and promoting individualised person-centred care.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research