Update on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Older Adults.

In 2020, the American Diabetes Association released an update to their standards of care guideline, which included special considerations for older adults. Care of older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus needs to be individualized and incorporate patient preferences. Guideline updates provide specific goals for older adults based on their ability to perform activities of daily living, comorbidities, and health prognosis.

Comparison of Two Versions of the Beers Criteria and Adverse Outcomes in Older Hospitalized Patients.

Objective: To compare the performance of the 2003 and 2012 Beers criteria (BC) to predict negative clinical outcomes associated with potentially inappropriate medications in hospitalized older adults.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Acute Care of Elders (ACE) unit in a community-based teaching hospital.