Systematic review of guideline recommendations for older and frail adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The application of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) across the spectrum of individuals living with diabetes can be challenging, particularly in older adults, where factors such as frailty and multimorbidity exacerbate the complexity of management.

Objective

This systematic review aimed to explore the guidance provided within diabetes CPGs for management of individuals who are older and/or frail, including recommendations for haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) target and pharmacotherapeutic management.

Methods

A systematic search was completed in Medline and Embase to identify national or international type 2 diabetes CPGs published in the last 10 years. Data extracted included recommendations for HbA1c targets and pharmacotherapy in older and frail adults, frailty

SUBMITTER: Bolt J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11581819 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature