Diabetes tablets and medication Metformin is the most common treatment for type 2 diabetes You might also take it if you have gestational diabetes Metformin is part of a drug class called biguanides It can be used on its own to lower blood sugar levels, or it can be taken with other diabetes medications including insulin
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the older patient This topic will review diabetes management in older patients and how management priorities and treatment choices may differ between older and younger patients The general management of type 2 diabetes is reviewed separately
Type 2 diabetes in adults: management | Guidance - NICE Adopt an individualised approach to diabetes care that is tailored to the needs and circumstances of adults with type 2 diabetes, taking into account their personal preferences, comorbidities and risks from polypharmacy, and their likelihood of benefiting from long-term interventions
Managing type 2 diabetes in elderly patients: new recommendations In younger people with diabetes, a formulaic approach to management can be very successful: targets, based on guideline recommendations, are set and treatment initiated and intensified to achieve and maintain blood glucose control But Increasing numbers of people with T2D are living into their 70s and beyond
Treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the elderly - PMC In the treatment of diabetes in vulnerable elderly patients, hypoglycemia, hypotension, and drug interactions due to multiple drug use should be avoided Since it also affects the ability to self-care in these patients, management of other concurrent medical conditions is also important
Diabetes medications in the elderly - Therapeutics Education Sulphonylureas should be used with caution because the risk of hypoglycemia increases significantly with age DPP-4 inhibitors should be used over sulfonylureas because of a lower risk of hypoglycemia
Oral Anti-Diabetic Therapy Guidelines for Type 2 Take on an empty stomach with small glass water and avoid food, drink or other oral medication for 30mins May need reduction of insulin or sulphonylureas Moderate to high risk of hypoglycaemia, particularly in the elderly
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