Article: Hypoglycaemia in elderly diabetic patients.
2005 Volume 31 Spec No 2, Page(s) 5S53–5S57
Abstract: Occurring in the elderly diabetic patients, hypoglycaemia may have serious consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality, but this severe prognosis is nowadays less frequently observed. The clinical manifestations may be somewhat different from those ... ...
Abstract | Occurring in the elderly diabetic patients, hypoglycaemia may have serious consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality, but this severe prognosis is nowadays less frequently observed. The clinical manifestations may be somewhat different from those observed in young subjects: symptoms are less frequent, generally neurologic manifestations. The rate of severe hypoglycaemia remains low (about 1.4 episode per 100 patient-years), but increases rapidly in the very elderly and also with insulin therapy, co-morbid conditions especially renal insufficiency, and associated treatments, as well as with unawareness of symptoms. Prevention requires reinforced education for the patient and caregiver, particularly concerning diet, knowledge of signs of hypoglycaemia, and appropriate treatment. Self-monitoring of blood glucose, by the patient when possible, or by a familial or medical caregiver, should be encouraged in order to detect asymptomatic episodes of hypoglycaemia and better adapt antidiabetic treatment. |
---|---|
MeSH term(s) | Aged ; Diabetes Mellitus/blood ; Humans ; Hypoglycemia/epidemiology ; Hypoglycemia/mortality ; Hypoglycemic Agents/adverse effects ; Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use ; Insulin/adverse effects ; Insulin/therapeutic use |
Chemical Substances | Hypoglycemic Agents ; Insulin |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2005-12 |
Publishing country | France |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ZDB-ID | 1315751-6 |
ISSN | 1262-3636 ; 0338-1684 |
ISSN | 1262-3636 ; 0338-1684 |
DOI | 10.1016/s1262-3636(05)73651-x |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
More links
Kategorien
In stock of ZB MED Cologne/Königswinter
Zs.A 1267: Show issues | Location: Je nach Verfügbarkeit (siehe Angabe bei Bestand) bis Jg. 1994: Bestellungen von Artikeln über das Online-Bestellformular Jg. 1995 - 2021: Lesesall (1.OG) ab Jg. 2022: Lesesaal (EG) |
Order via subito
This service is chargeable due to the Delivery terms set by subito. Orders including an article and supplementary material will be classified as separate orders. In these cases, fees will be demanded for each order.