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Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Optimizing Type 1 Diabetes Management In Older Adults, Alyssa Clements
Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Optimizing Type 1 Diabetes Management In Older Adults, Alyssa Clements
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Introduction: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) impacts many individuals around the world. Treatment goals of T1D include lowering hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values while minimizing the time spent in hypoglycemia. Frequent glucose monitoring is required to achieve optimal glycemic control.
Background: HbA1c has been used for many years to track glycemic control. When discussing care of older adults, hypoglycemia is a more important marker to track. The risks associated with hypoglycemia are higher among older adults with T1D than the general population. Multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and age-related mental decline increase the likelihood and danger of severe hypoglycemic episodes. Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) provides …