Prognostic Value of Glycated Hemoglobin in Frail Older Diabetic Patients With Hip Fracture.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have shown increased risk of fracture in older patients with poor or strict glycemic control (glycated hemoglobin, HbA1c, ≥ 8% or < 6-7% respectively); however, these reports did not investigate the oldest-old population. Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and a patient-centered approach have been proven to improve the quality of care in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in the older patients, but data regarding T2DM in patients with fragility fractures are still lacking.

Aim

To investigate the prognostic role of HbA1c and frailty level in older diabetic patients admitted for hip fracture.

Methods

Prospective observational cohort study conducted on diabetic geriatric patients consecutively hospitalized for hip fracture

SUBMITTER: Paterni S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8637116 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature