Trends in HbA 1c thresholds for initiation of hypoglycemic agents: Impact of changed recommendations for older and frail patients

Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Pages: 37 - 44
Published: Sep 21, 2020
Abstract
Aims Less strict glycated hemoglobin (HbA 1c ) thresholds have been recommended in older and/or frail type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients than in younger and less frail patients for initiating hypoglycemic agents since 2011. We aimed to assess trends in HbA 1c thresholds at initiation of a first hypoglycemic agent(s) in T2D patients and the influence of age and frailty on these trends. Materials and methods The groningen initiative to analyze type 2...
Paper Details
Title
Trends in HbA 1c thresholds for initiation of hypoglycemic agents: Impact of changed recommendations for older and frail patients
Published Date
Sep 21, 2020
Volume
30
Issue
1
Pages
37 - 44
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