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Endocrinology
Managing Diabetes in an Ageing Population
The risk of type 2 diabetes increases with age. Older adults with diabetes are a diverse group of patients ranging from generally healthy and active to those with severe frailty. Patients with diabetes and frailty will normally require an adjustment of the treatment plan to mitigate the risks of intense treatment. This webinar will review […]
DURATION
1 hr
PROFESSION
Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist
# OF CREDITS
1
ACCREDITATION
CPD Certificate
EXPIRY DATE
2022-06-30
The risk of type 2 diabetes increases with age. Older adults with diabetes are a diverse group of patients ranging from generally healthy and active to those with severe frailty. Patients with diabetes and frailty will normally require an adjustment of the treatment plan to mitigate the risks of intense treatment. This webinar will review the impact of frailty on diabetes and its management.
Faculty
David Strain, MB, ChB, BSc (Hons) MD, FRCP
Su Down, RGN, MSc, NMP
Learning objectives
- Discuss the demographics of type 2 diabetes in an aging population
- Review the relationship between diabetes, frailty and aging
- Examine the pathophysiology of diabetes, hypoglycaemia and dementia