Strain, David,

Treating diabetes in the elderly overcoming challenges / [electronic resource] : David Strain. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2020. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (37 min.) : color, sound). - The biomedical & life sciences collection, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchronized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: Diabetes as a growing problem -- Predicted outcome when diabetes and frailty are associated -- Accomplishing the assessment of frailty through short consultation -- The complexity of treating frail older adults with diabetes -- Predicting benefit of response by frailty when creating treatment targets – Determining HbA1c targets for older adults according to their frailty condition -- Targeting via HbA1c (approx. 7.5 per cent) in fit older adults to improve longevity -- Targeting via HbA1c (8 per cent) in moderate frailty to reduce microvascular complications -- Targeting via HbA1c (8.5 per cent) in severe frailty to improve quality of life -- Re-assessing interventions after three months due to dynamic nature of frailty.

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5092 Henry Stewart Talks


Diabetes in old age.
Diabetes--Epidemiology.
Diabetes--Treatment.
Older people--Diseases.
Aged.
Diabetes Mellitus--epidemiology.
Diabetes Mellitus--therapy.
Frail Elderly.
Frailty.
Glycated Hemoglobin A--therapeutic use.
Longevity.
Quality of Life.
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