Prevalence and predictors of hypoglycemia in older outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (DM) has been increasing globally, particularly among older adults who are more susceptible to DM-related complications. Elderly individuals with diabetes are at higher risk of developing hypoglycemia compared with younger diabetes patients. Hypoglycemia in elderly patients can result in serious consequences such as cognitive changes, increased risk of falls, heart and other vascular problems, and even high mortality rate.

Objective

To assess prevalence, and factors associated with hypoglycemia events among geriatric outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods

The study was conducted at King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH) at the outpatient diabetes clinic from October 1st, 2022 to August 1st, 2023. Variables suc

SUBMITTER: Al-Azayzih A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11361436 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature