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.
Managing Diabetes in an Ageing Population
EU
$0
free
CPD Certificate
1 hr
Endocrinology
1 Credits
Course Description
Course Details
Expiry Date: 2022-06-30
Professions: Physician, Nursing, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Medical Resident, Student, Specialist
Faculty
David Strain, MB, ChB, BSc (Hons) MD, FRCP
Su Down, RGN, MSc, NMP
Accreditation
Learning Objective(s)
- 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