Medha Munshi, MD, and Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, begin a discussion on geriatric diabetes care by providing an overview of the condition and gauging physician knowledge with polling questions.
Geriatric Diabetes Care: Optimizing Type 2 Diabetes Management Insights from Dr. Conan Tu
Experts on diabetes define the concept of homeostenosis and describe the importance of recognizing signs of aging and adapting care to fit the needs of older adult patients.
Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, presents a case of an 84-year-old patient with diabetes experiencing medication burden and glycemic control challenges.
Focusing on diabetes testing and treatment practices, Conan Tu, MD, MBA, DACD, BC-ADM, presents the profile of a 68-year-old new patient who presents with symptoms in line with a family history of type 2 diabetes.
Continuing the discussion on a 68-year-old patient, the panel discusses the importance of follow-up and the benefits of combination therapies in older adults.
Medha Munshi, MD, leads a comprehensive discussion on diabetes treatment practices and discusses the role of deprescribing and other treatment adjustments in older adult patients.
Experts on diabetes provide insights gleaned from the SIMPLE study and outline patient factors that inform treatment decisions.
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