Obesity and diabetes in an aging population: time to rethink definitions and management?

Clin Geriatr Med

Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, University of Michigan Geriatrics Center, 300 North Ingalls, Room 901, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2007, USA.

Published: February 2015

Regardless of pathophysiology and diagnostic criteria, the population of older adults with diabetes is highly heterogeneous. As adults with type 2 diabetes age and develop multiple comorbid health conditions, they may experience many challenges to good diabetes care and self-management. Age of diagnosis and duration of diabetes largely determine the likelihood for comorbidity. Treating such a diverse elderly population may result in inadequate glycemic control either because of overtreatment, leading to hypoglycemia, or because of other complications and preexisting comorbidities. It is imperative that treatment decisions are based on patient preferences, unique and likely evolving health status, and longevity.

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