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Idrees T, Castro-Revoredo IA, Oh HD, Gavaller MD, Zabala Z, Moreno E, Moazzami B, Galindo RJ, Vellanki P, Cabb E, Johnson TM, Peng L, Umpierrez GE. Continuous Glucose Monitoring-Guided Insulin Administration in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2024; 25:884-888. [PMID: 38460943 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2024.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rt-CGM) in adjusting insulin therapy in long-term care facilities (LTCF). DESIGN Prospective randomized clinical trial. SETTINGS AND PARTICIPANTS Insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) admitted to LTCF. METHODS Participants in the standard of care wore a blinded CGM with treatment adjusted based on point-of-care capillary glucose results before meals and bedtime (POC group). Participants in the intervention (CGM group) wore a Dexcom G6 CGM with treatment adjusted based on daily CGM profile. Treatment adjustment was performed by the LTCF medical team, with a duration of intervention up to 60 days. The primary endpoint was difference in time in range (TIR 70-180 mg/dL) between treatment groups. RESULTS Among 100 participants (age 74.73 ± 11 years, 80% admitted for subacute rehabilitation and 20% for nursing home care), there were no significant differences in baseline clinical characteristics between groups, and CGM data were compared for a median of 17 days. There were no differences in TIR (53.38% ± 30.16% vs 48.81% ± 28.03%, P = .40), mean daily mean CGM glucose (184.10 ± 43.4 mg/dL vs 190.0 ± 45.82 mg/dL, P = .71), or the percentage of time below range (TBR) <70 mg/dL (0.83% ± 2.59% vs 1.18% ± 3.54%, P = .51), or TBR <54 mg/dL (0.23% ± 0.85% vs 0.56% ± 2.24%, P = .88) between rt-CGM and POC groups. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS The use of rtCGM is safe and effective in guiding insulin therapy in patients with T2D in LTCF resulting in a similar improvement in glycemic control compared to POC-guided insulin adjustment.
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- Thaer Idrees
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics, and Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics, and Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Geriatrics, and Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA; Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Idrees T, Castro-Revoredo IA, Migdal AL, Moreno EM, Umpierrez GE. Update on the management of diabetes in long-term care facilities. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2022; 10:10/4/e002705. [PMID: 35858714 PMCID: PMC9305812 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2021-002705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The number of patients with diabetes is increasing among older adults in the USA, and it is expected to reach 26.7 million by 2050. In parallel, the percentage of older patients with diabetes in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) will also rise. Currently, the majority of LTCF residents are older adults and one-third of them have diabetes. Management of diabetes in LTCF is challenging due to multiple comorbidities and altered nutrition. Few randomized clinical trials have been conducted to determine optimal treatment for diabetes management in older adults in LTCF. The geriatric populations are at risk of hypoglycemia since the majority are treated with insulin and have different levels of functionality and nutritional needs. Effective approaches to avoid hypoglycemia should be implemented in these settings to improve outcome and reduce the economic burden. Newer medication classes might carry less risk of developing hypoglycemia along with the appropriate use of technology, such as the use of continuous glucose monitoring. Practical clinical guidelines for diabetes management including recommendations for prevention and treatment of hypoglycemia are needed to appropriately implement resources in the transition of care plans in this vulnerable population.
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- Thaer Idrees
- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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The number of older adults with diabetes is rapidly increasing worldwide. A variety of factors contribute to the age-related increase in the incidence of diabetes. The lack of empiric evidence in the field has limited the management guidelines to mostly expert opinion. Given uncertainty over the rate at which to lower blood glucose levels and the optimal method of doing so, the goals of diabetes control in older people must be individualized. If the patient requires insulin therapy, the newer insulins, with their improved pharmacodynamic consistency and reduced risk of hypoglycemia, should be preferred. Several oral agents are preferable for people with sufficient endogenous insulin because they do not cause hypoglycemia when used as monotherapy. Some of these oral agents have been found to have cardioprotective effects. Older people with diabetes also require management of the other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, with antihypertensive drugs, cholesterol-lowering agents and low-dose aspirin. However, the precise targets for blood pressure control and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels continue to evolve as more data become available. Diabetes care in older adults should focus on enhancing the individual's quality of life rather than trying to normalize blood glucose levels or reach predetermined blood pressure and LDL cholesterol targets.
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Meneilly GS, Knip A, Miller DB, Sherifali D, Tessier D, Zahedi A. Diabetes in Older People. Can J Diabetes 2018; 42 Suppl 1:S283-S295. [PMID: 29650107 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Umpierrez GE, Cardona S, Chachkhiani D, Fayfman M, Saiyed S, Wang H, Vellanki P, Haw JS, Olson DE, Pasquel FJ, Johnson TM. A Randomized Controlled Study Comparing a DPP4 Inhibitor (Linagliptin) and Basal Insulin (Glargine) in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in Long-term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities: Linagliptin-LTC Trial. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2017; 19:399-404.e3. [PMID: 29289540 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Safe and easily implemented treatment regimens are needed for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facilities. DESIGN This 6-month open-label randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy and safety of a DPP4 inhibitor (linagliptin) and basal insulin (glargine) in LTC residents with T2DM. SETTINGS Three LTC institutions affiliated with a community safety-net hospital, US Department of Veterans Affairs and Emory Healthcare System in Atlanta, Georgia. PARTICIPANTS A total of 140 residents with T2DM treated with oral antidiabetic agents or low-dose insulin (≤0.1 U/kg/d), with fasting or premeal blood glucose (BG) > 180 mg/dL and/or HbA1c >7.5%. INTERVENTION Baseline antidiabetic therapy, except metformin, was discontinued on trial entry. Residents were treated with linagliptin 5 mg/d (n = 67) or glargine at a starting dose of 0.1 U/kg/d (n = 73). Both groups received supplemental rapid-acting insulin before meals for BG > 200 mg/dL. MEASUREMENTS Primary outcome was mean difference in daily BG between groups. Main secondary endpoints included differences in frequency of hypoglycemia, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), complications, emergency department visits, and hospital transfers. RESULTS Treatment with linagliptin resulted in no significant differences in mean daily BG (146 ± 34 mg/dL vs. 157 ± 36 mg/dL, P = .07) compared to glargine. Linagliptin treatment resulted in fewer mild hypoglycemic events <70 mg/dL (3% vs. 37%, P < .001), but there were no differences in BG < 54 mg/dL (P = .06) or <40 mg/dL (P = .05) compared to glargine. There were no significant between-group differences in HbA1c, length of stay, complications, emergency department visits, or hospitalizations. CONCLUSION Treatment with linagliptin resulted in noninferior glycemic control and in significantly lower risk of hypoglycemia compared to insulin glargine in long-term care and skilled nursing facility residents with type 2 diabetes.
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Birmingham/Atlanta VA GRECC
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Hurley L, O'Donnell M, O'Caoimh R, Dinneen SF. Investigating the management of diabetes in nursing homes using a mixed methods approach. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2017; 127:156-162. [PMID: 28371686 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2017.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 03/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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AIMS As populations age there is an increased demand for nursing home (NH) care and a parallel increase in the prevalence of diabetes. Despite this, there is growing evidence that the management of diabetes in NHs is suboptimal. The reasons for this are complex and poorly understood. This study aimed to identify the current level of diabetes care in NHs using a mixed methods approach. METHODS The nursing managers at all 44 NHs in County Galway in the West of Ireland were invited to participate. A mixed methods approach involved a postal survey, focus group and telephone interviews. RESULTS The survey response rate was 75% (33/44) and 27% (9/33) of nursing managers participated in the qualitative research. The reported prevalence of diagnosed diabetes was 14% with 80% of NHs treating residents with insulin. Hypoglycaemia was reported as 'frequent' in 19% of NHs. A total of 36% of NHs have staff who have received diabetes education or training and 56% have access to diabetes care guidelines. Staff education was the most cited opportunity for improving diabetes care. Focus group and interview findings highlight variations in the level of support provided by GPs and access to dietetic, podiatry and retinal screening services. CONCLUSIONS There is a need for national clinical guidelines and standards of care for diabetes management in nursing homes, improved access to quality diabetes education for NH staff, and greater integration between healthcare services and NHs to ensure equity, continuity and quality in diabetes care delivery.
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- L Hurley
- Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre, Galway University Hospitals, Health Service Executive, Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland.
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- Department of Medicine, Clinical Sciences Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
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- Department of Medicine, Clinical Sciences Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre, Galway University Hospitals, Health Service Executive, Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland; Department of Medicine, Clinical Sciences Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
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Retornaz F, Grino M, Mari L, Oliver C. Assessment of Glycemic Control in Nursing Home Residents with Diabetes. J Nutr Health Aging 2017; 21:457-463. [PMID: 28346573 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-016-0776-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe glycemic control in nursing home residents with diabetes and to evaluate the relevance of HbA1c in the detection of hypoglycemia risk. DESIGN AND METHODS Diabetes treatment, geriatric assessment, blood capillary glucose (n= 24,682), and HbA1c were collected from medical charts of 236 southern France nursing home residents during a 4-month period. Glycemic control was divided into four categories: tight, fair, and moderate or severe chronic hyperglycemia using the High Blood Glucose Index or the analysis of blood glucose frequency distribution. Hypoglycemia episodes were identified by medical or biological records. RESULTS Glucose control was tight in 59.3 % and fair in 19.1 % of the residents. Chronic exposure to hyperglycemia was observed in 21.6 % of the residents (severe in 9.7 % and moderate in 11.9 %). Hypoglycemia was noticed in 42/236 (17.8%), in all categories of glycemic control. Relative hypoglycemia risk was significantly (P = 0.0095) higher in residents with moderate chronic hyperglycemia compared with those with tight control. The majority of residents with hypoglycemia (39/42) or chronic hyperglycemia (45/51) were insulin-treated. The relative risk of hypoglycemia was not significantly associated with HbA1c values. CONCLUSION Hypoglycemia risk in nursing home residents is observed in all categories of glycemic control. In tight control, the potency of antidiabetic treatment should be reduced. In chronic hyperglycemia, diet and treatment should be reevaluated in order to reduce glucose variability. HbA1c is not sufficient for hypoglycemia risk detection; capillary blood glucose monitoring is warranted for nursing homes residents with diabetes.
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- F Retornaz
- Dr Charles Oliver, Division of Geriatric Medicine, State Geriatric Centre, 176 Avenue de Montolivet, 13012 Marseille, Tel: 04 91 12 75 49, Fax: 04 91 12 75 52, e-mail:
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Pasquel FJ, Powell W, Peng L, Johnson TM, Sadeghi-Yarandi S, Newton C, Smiley D, Toyoshima MT, Aram P, Umpierrez GE. A randomized controlled trial comparing treatment with oral agents and basal insulin in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes in long-term care facilities. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2015; 3:e000104. [PMID: 26336609 PMCID: PMC4553905 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2015-000104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2015] [Revised: 07/20/2015] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Managing hyperglycemia and diabetes is challenging in geriatric patients admitted to long-term care (LTC) facilities. METHODS This randomized control trial enrolled patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) with blood glucose (BG) >180 mg/dL or glycated hemoglobin >7.5% to receive low-dose basal insulin (glargine, starting dose 0.1 U/kg/day) or oral antidiabetic drug (OAD) therapy as per primary care provider discretion for 26 weeks. Both groups received supplemental rapid-acting insulin before meals for BG >200 mg/dL. Primary end point was difference in glycemic control as measured by fasting and mean daily glucose concentration between groups. RESULTS A total of 150 patients (age: 79±8 years, body mass index: 30.1±6.5 kg/m(2), duration of diabetes mellitus: 8.2±5.1 years, randomization BG: 194±97 mg/dL) were randomized to basal insulin (n=75) and OAD therapy (n=75). There were no differences in the mean fasting BG (131±27 mg/dL vs 123±23 mg/dL, p=0.06) between insulin and OAD groups, but patients treated with insulin had greater mean daily BG (163±39 mg/dL vs 138±27 mg/dL, p<0.001) compared to those treated with OADs. There were no differences in the rate of hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dL) between insulin (27%) and OAD (31%) groups, p=0.58. In addition, there were no differences in the number of hospital complications, emergency room visits, and mortality between treatment groups. CONCLUSIONS The results of this randomized study indicate that elderly patients with T2D in LTC facilities exhibited similar glycemic control, hypoglycemic events and complications when treated with either basal insulin or with oral antidiabetic drugs. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01131052.
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- Francisco J Pasquel
- Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Departments of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Du YF, Ou HY, Beverly EA, Chiu CJ. Achieving glycemic control in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: a critical comparison of current options. Clin Interv Aging 2014; 9:1963-80. [PMID: 25429208 PMCID: PMC4241951 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s53482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing in the elderly. Because of the unique characteristics of elderly people with T2DM, therapeutic strategy and focus should be tailored to suit this population. This article reviews the guidelines and studies related to older people with T2DM worldwide. A few important themes are generalized: 1) the functional and cognitive status is critical for older people with T2DM considering their life expectancy compared to younger counterparts; 2) both severe hypoglycemia and persistent hyperglycemia are deleterious to older adults with T2DM, and both conditions should be avoided when determining therapeutic goals; 3) recently developed guidelines emphasize the avoidance of hypoglycemic episodes in older people, even in the absence of symptoms. In addition, we raise the concern of glycemic variability, and discuss the rationale for the selection of current options in managing this patient population.
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- Ye-Fong Du
- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Social Medicine, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH, USA
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- Institute of Gerontology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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Evidence-Informed Guidelines for Treating Frail Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: From the Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia (DCPNS) and the Palliative and Therapeutic Harmonization (PATH) Program. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2013; 14:801-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2013.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2013] [Revised: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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How to Manage Diabetes Mellitus in Older Persons in the 21st Century: Applying These Principles to Long Term Diabetes Care. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2013; 14:777-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2013.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2013] [Accepted: 09/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Meneilly GS, Knip A, Tessier D. Le diabète chez les personnes âgées. Can J Diabetes 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2013.07.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Newton CA, Adeel S, Sadeghi-Yarandi S, Powell W, Migdal A, Smiley D, Olson D, Chambria R, Pinzon I, Toyoshima M, Nagamia Z, Peng L, Johnson T, Umpierrez GE. Prevalence, quality of care, and complications in long term care residents with diabetes: a multicenter observational study. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2013; 14:842-6. [PMID: 24055534 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2013.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2013] [Revised: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 08/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have reported on the quality of diabetes care and glycemic control adjusted for medication use in long term care (LTC) facilities. METHODS This observational study analyzed diabetes prevalence and management and the impact of glycemic control on clinical outcome in elderly subjects admitted to 3 community LTC facilities. RESULTS Among 1409 LTC residents (age 79.7 ± 12 years), the prevalence of diabetes was 34.2%. Subjects with diabetes were either on no pharmacological agents (10%) or were treated with sliding scale regular insulin (SSI, 25%), oral antidiabetic drugs (OAD, 5%), insulin (34%), or with combination of OAD and insulin (26%). Patients with diabetes had a mean daily BG of 156 ± 39 mg/dL and a mean admission HbA1c of 6.7% ± 1.1%. Compared with nondiabetes, residents with diabetes had higher number of complications (54% vs 45%, P < .001), infections (26% vs 21%, P = .036), emergency room (ER) and hospital transfers (37% vs 30%, P = .003), but similar mortality (15% vs 14%, P = .56). A total of 43% of residents with diabetes had a BG less than 70 mg/dL, and those with hypoglycemia had longer median length of stay (LOS, 52 vs 29 days, P < .001), more ER or hospital transfers (56% vs 69%, P = .005), and mortality (20% vs 10%, P = .002) compared with residents without hypoglycemia. CONCLUSION Diabetes is common in LTC residents and is associated with higher resource utilization and complications. Hypoglycemia is common and is associated with increased need of emergency room visits and hospitalization and higher mortality. Our findings emphasize the need for randomized trials evaluating the impact of different approaches to glycemic management on clinical outcome in LTC residents with diabetes.
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Lubart E, Segal R, Wainstein J, Marinov G, Yarovoy A, Leibovitz A. Evaluation of an intra-institutional diabetes disease management program for the glycemic control of elderly long-term care diabetic patients. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2013; 14:341-5. [PMID: 23750823 DOI: 10.1111/ggi.12104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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AIM Increasing numbers of nursing home elderly patients suffer from diabetes requiring individually optimized glycemic control. This is a complicated challenge because of their high comorbidity level, and heterogeneous and changing eating status varying from independent to dysphagia and enteral feeding. In order to cope with these complex needs, we developed and implemented a diabetes disease management program. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate this program. METHODS We used the point prevalence approach by checking for fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin and other routine biochemical tests. Eating status was evaluated by the Functional Outcome Swallowing Scale. Details about the diabetes disease management program are given in the text. RESULTS A total of 86 (36%) of the 234 patients on the study day were diabetics. Of these, 80 were eligible for the study. Their mean fasting blood glucose was 143.1 ± 60.6 mg/dL. The mean glycated hemoglobin level was 7.23 ± 1.39%. CONCLUSION No case of hypoglycemia was detected on the examination day, or during the preceding 3 weeks. No significant difference was found among the different Functional Outcome Swallowing Scale categories. These results are within satisfactory range for this category of patients suggesting that our diabetes disease management program contributes to a better glycemic control.
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- Emily Lubart
- Geriatric Department, Shmuel Harofeh Medical Center, Beer Yaakov, Israel
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Speight J, Sinclair AJ, Browne JL, Woodcock A, Bradley C. Assessing the impact of diabetes on the quality of life of older adults living in a care home: validation of the ADDQoL Senior. Diabet Med 2013; 30:74-80. [PMID: 22804615 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2012.03748.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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AIMS Around a quarter of UK care-home residents have diabetes. Diabetes is known to impact quality of life but existing diabetes-specific quality of life measures are unsuitable for elderly care-home residents. We aimed to develop and evaluate a new measure for use with older adults, to be particularly suitable for use with care-home residents: the Audit of Diabetes-Dependent Quality of Life (ADDQoL) Senior*. METHODS Content and format changes were made to the 19-domain ADDQoL, informed by related measures for people with visual impairments (12 domain-specific items were retained, four items were revised/added and three items were removed). This revision was modified further following cognitive debriefing interviews with three older adults living in a care home. Psychometric evaluation of the newly developed 17-domain ADDQoL Senior was conducted using data from 90 care-home residents with diabetes who took part in a broader intervention study. RESULTS The life domains most impacted by diabetes were 'independence' and 'freedom to eat as I wish'. The ADDQoL Senior demonstrated good factor structure and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.924). Domain scores were, as expected, significantly intercorrelated. CONCLUSIONS The ADDQoL Senior measures the perceived impact of diabetes on quality of life in older adults, and has been found to be suitable for those living in care homes if administered by interview. The scale has demonstrated acceptability and excellent psychometric properties. It is anticipated that the number of items may be reduced in the future if our current findings can be replicated.
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- J Speight
- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Melbourne Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Research, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Burwood, Vic, Australia.
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Messinger-Rapport BJ, Morley JE, Thomas DR, Gammack JK. Clinical Update on Nursing Home Medicine: 2011. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2011; 12:615-626.e6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2011.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2011] [Accepted: 08/17/2011] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus has long been recognized as a cause of accelerated aging. As the understanding of the metabolic syndrome has evolved, it has been recognized that the interaction of a panoply of factors in the presence of insulin resistance results in accelerated aging. This article explores the increasing prevalence of diabetes mellitus with aging and how insulin resistance leads to accelerated frailty, disability, hospitalization, institutionalization, and death.
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- John E Morley
- Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, St. Louis VA Medical Center, 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive, 11G, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA.
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Joseph J, Koka M, Aronow WS. Prevalence of a Hemoglobin A1c Less Than 7.0%, of a Blood Pressure Less Than 130/80 mm Hg, and of a Serum Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Less Than 100 mg/dL in Older Patients With Diabetes Mellitus in an Academic Nursing Home. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2008; 9:51-4. [PMID: 18187113 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2007.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2007] [Revised: 08/29/2007] [Accepted: 08/29/2007] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Meyers RM, Broton JC, Woo-Rippe KW, Lindquist SA, Cen YY. Variability in Glycosylated Hemoglobin Values in Diabetic Patients Living in Long-Term Care Facilities. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2007; 8:511-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2007.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2006] [Revised: 02/01/2007] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Tessier DM, Lassmann-Vague VJR. Diabetes and education in the elderly. DIABETES & METABOLISM 2007; 33 Suppl 1:S75-8. [PMID: 17702101 DOI: 10.1016/s1262-3636(07)80059-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) in the elderly is a chronic disease where self management is a key aspect. This includes lifestyle modification (diet and exercise), medication compliance and hypoglycaemia management. Education is an important part of this process and the specific needs of the older population with DM have been underlined. The literature has shown that education through a multidisciplinary approach may improve the glycaemic control in selected elderly patients with DM. This article will focus on the evidences from the medical literature and the multiple challenges of teaching in this population.
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- D M Tessier
- Service de médecine gériatrique, Centre de santé et des services sociaux-Institut universitaire de geriatrie de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Canada.
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Blicklé JF, Doucet J, Krummel T, Hannedouche T. Diabetic nephropathy in the elderly. DIABETES & METABOLISM 2007; 33 Suppl 1:S40-55. [PMID: 17702098 DOI: 10.1016/s1262-3636(07)80056-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Renal impairment is frequent in aged diabetic patients, notably with type 2 diabetes. It results from a multifactorial pathogeny, particularly the combined actions of hyperglycaemia, arterial hypertension and ageing. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is associated with an increased cardiovascular mortality. DN often leads to end stage renal failure (ESRF) which causes specific problems of decision and practical organization of extra-renal epuration in diabetic and aged patients. In the absence of renal biopsy, clinical signs are often insufficient to assess the diabetic origin of a nephropathy in an elderly diabetic patient. Prevention of DN is principally based on tight glycaemic and blood pressure control. The progression of renal lesions can be retarded by strict blood pressure control, notably by blocking of the renin-angiotensin system, if well tolerated in aged patients. It is absolutely necessary to avoid the worsening of renal lesions by potentially nephrotoxic products, notably non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and iodinated contrast media. At the stage of renal failure, it is important to adapt the antidiabetic treatment, and in the majority of the cases, to switch to insulin when glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is below 30 ml/mn/1.73 m2.
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- J F Blicklé
- Service de médecine interne, diabète et maladies métaboliques, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.
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Alam T, Weintraub N, Weinreb J. What Is the Proper Use of Hemoglobin A1c Monitoring in the Elderly? J Am Med Dir Assoc 2006; 7:S60-4, 59. [PMID: 16500284 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2005.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health problem for the aging population. Glycemic control is fundamental to the management of diabetes, as glycemic levels are closely linked to development of diabetes-related complications. Measurement of the hemoglobin A1c (A1c) to assess chronic glycemic control is an integral component of diabetes care. Currently, there is no clear evidence that age alters the relationship between A1c and average blood glucose. The Diabetes Control and Complications trial and the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study are the 2 main studies that have provided evidence leading to the widespread recommendation of A1c monitoring. The American Diabetes Association recommends achieving an A1c level of 7% or lower. However, older diabetics represent a heterogeneous population ranging from frail nursing home residents to active community-dwelling elderly with variable life expectancies. One needs to look at the individual in order to best balance risk versus benefit associated with tight glycemic control. Benefits of intensive therapy in an effort to lower A1c must always be weighed against the greater risk of disabling and unpredictable hypoglycemia, as the geriatric population is less likely to benefit from reducing the risk of microvascular complications and more likely to suffer serious adverse effects from hypoglycemia.
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- Tarannum Alam
- UCLA Multicampus Program in Geriatrics and Gerontology, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Alam T, Weintraub N, Weinreb J. What Is the Proper Use of Hemoglobin A1c Monitoring in the Elderly? J Am Med Dir Assoc 2005; 6:200-4. [PMID: 15894250 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2005.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major health problem for the aging population. Glycemic control is fundamental to the management of diabetes, as glycemic levels are closely linked to development of diabetes-related complications. Measurement of the hemoglobin A1c (A1c) to assess chronic glycemic control is an integral component of diabetes care. Currently, there is no clear evidence that age alters the relationship between A1c and average blood glucose. The Diabetes Control and Complications trial and the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study are the 2 main studies that have provided evidence leading to the widespread recommendation of A1c monitoring. The American Diabetes Association recommends achieving an A1c level of 7% or lower. However, older diabetics represent a heterogeneous population ranging from frail nursing home residents to active community-dwelling elderly with variable life expectancies. One needs to look at the individual in order to best balance risk versus benefit associated with tight glycemic control. Benefits of intensive therapy in an effort to lower A1c must always be weighed against the greater risk of disabling and unpredictable hypoglycemia, as the geriatric population is less likely to benefit from reducing the risk of microvascular complications and more likely to suffer serious adverse effects from hypoglycemia.
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- Tarannum Alam
- UCLA Multicampus Program in Geriatrics and Gerontology, Los Angeles, CA 90073, USA
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Hermans MP, Pepersack TM, Godeaux LH, Beyer I, Turc AP. Prevalence and Determinants of Impaired Glucose Metabolism in Frail Elderly Patients: The Belgian Elderly Diabetes Survey (BEDS). J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2005; 60:241-7. [PMID: 15814869 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/60.2.241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although diabetes in elderly persons is generally type 2, the metabolic abnormalities associated with aging suggest that elderly persons may differ from younger persons with type 2 diabetes. In addition, nonobese elderly persons with type 2 diabetes show a marked impairment in insulin release accompanied by mild insulin resistance, whereas obese elderly persons have marked insulin resistance in the presence of "adequate" levels of insulin. Other factors that could adversely affect glucose tolerance in aging include drug use, associated disease, and other stressful conditions commonly encountered in geriatric inpatients units. The authors' objectives in this study were 1) to prospectively assess the prevalence of glucose homeostasis abnormalities among elderly hospitalized patients and the degree to which it reflects abnormalities in insulin secretion or insulin sensitivity using homeostasis model assessment of fasting glucose, insulin, and C-peptide; and 2) to define the social, functional, pathologic, and nutritional characteristics of persons with impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes. METHODS Ninety-eight patients underwent a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Determinants of glucose homeostasis were assessed using the homeostasis model assessment, which provides estimates of beta-cell function (%B) and insulin sensitivity (%S). RESULTS Twelve patients (12%) had fasting glucose concentrations greater than 110 mg/dl. Four patients had impaired fasting glucose levels greater than 110 mg/dl but less than 126 mg/dl (IFG group), and 8 patients had levels greater than 126 mg/dl (type 2 diabetes group). Except for a higher proportion of women in the IFG-diabetes group, the latter did not exhibit significant differences in functional, morbidity, or nutritional characteristics compared with the normal glucose tolerance group. The entire cohort (n=98) presented with a mean (+/-SD) %B of 71%+/-47% and a mean %S of 208%+/-198%. Compared with the normal glucose tolerance group, the IFG-diabetes group had a fasting glycemia level of 142+/-24 mg/dl (vs 92+/-9 mg/dl), a %B of 43%+/-21% (vs 74%+/-45%), and a mean %S of 126%+/-113% (vs 219%+/-205%). CONCLUSIONS These data confirm the high prevalence of impaired glucose metabolism among elderly people, although the usual risk factors were not significantly increased. Marked beta secretory defects seem to be the rule, whereas a significant degree of insulin resistance is unusual.
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- Michel P Hermans
- Endocrinology and Nutrition Unit, University Clinics St. Luc, Catholic University of Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing in the elderly. Although type 1 diabetic patients are living longer, over 95% of elderly people affected with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. This segment of the population, comprising men and women older than 65 years of age, is more likely to develop coexisting illnesses predisposing to the development of diabetes and complicating its management. In addition to changes in lifestyle, inherent age-related changes in carbohydrate metabolism contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes in old age. The long-term outcome of tight blood sugar control in the elderly is not known. Nevertheless the principles of management of type 2 diabetes in the elderly are essentially the same as in young- or middle-aged diabetic patients. Lifestyle modifications remain the cornerstone of medical therapy. When diet and exercise fail to achieve proper glycemic control, oral pharmacologic therapy and/or insulin therapy is indicated. The recently available oral glucose lowering agents in the market along with the newer types of insulin can be used in elderly diabetic patients. The effect of aging on metabolism and drug elimination kinetics must, however, be taken into consideration. In particular, it should be borne in mind that the risk of hypoglycemia is more deleterious in the elderly and should be avoided. In this review, the various pharmacologic agents available for the management of diabetes will be reviewed and some pertinent clinical guidelines will be suggested.
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- Ralph Oiknine
- Department of Internal Medicine, St Louis University School of Medicine, 1402 South Grand Boulevard, MO, St Louis 63104, USA
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Diabetes is common in the elderly and old UK citizens, affecting between 10% and 25%. There is considerable associated morbidity and mortality, with dementia being a common problem. The diabetic elder is also at risk of drug side-effects. Most of the evidence base for treatment is based on trials performed in younger diabetic subjects or older nondiabetic subjects; however, we can practice evidence-biased medicine whilst awaiting the results of ongoing trials. The older persons national service framework (NSF) may share some similarities with the diabetes NSF; it was 1 year late, and had no clear funding, amongst several other worries. Residential care, which is more likely to be required by diabetic elders, is also under-funded with major concerns about the quality of care for the diabetic resident. The little evidence that we have regarding care of the older diabetic person also suggests inadequacies. Given the likelihood that we will have to manage with present resources, managed clinical networks may be one way to cope.
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- S Croxson
- Department of Medicine for the Elderly, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK.
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Over the last few decades, there has been an unprecedented increase in the prevalence of obesity, especially in economically developed countries. Furthermore, it is becoming an increasingly recognized health problem in the elderly. The precise mechanisms underlying increased adiposity in the elderly are not known. Aging is associated with a host of biologic changes that limit the ability of the individual to regulate energy homeostasis. Thus, it is likely that older individuals may be more likely to develop the two extremes of the spectrum of nutritional abnormalities, namely malnutrition and increased adiposity. These nutritional abnormalities are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Current guidelines define overweight as a body mass index (BMI) of 25-29.9 kg/m2 and obesity as a BMI of 30 kg/m2 or more. However, the optimal BMI may be different in older individuals. Management strategies should attempt to optimize the nutritional status of older individuals. Age per se cannot be used as a justification for denying medical management of obesity to elderly individuals. Individualized programs with the goal of achieving modest weight reduction in obese patients are likely to result in immediate (e.g. alleviation of arthritic pains and reduction of glucose intolerance) and possibly long-term (e.g. reduction in cardiovascular risk) healthcare benefits. Management should emphasize lifestyle modifications, while the use of pharmacologic agents such as sibutramine and orlistat should be reserved for select groups of patients who do not respond to lifestyle modification.
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- Mohamad H Horani
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Internal Medicine, Diabetes and Metabolism, St Louis University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri 63104, USA
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Franz MJ, Bantle JP, Beebe CA, Brunzell JD, Chiasson JL, Garg A, Holzmeister LA, Hoogwerf B, Mayer-Davis E, Mooradian AD, Purnell JQ, Wheeler M. Evidence-based nutrition principles and recommendations for the treatment and prevention of diabetes and related complications. Diabetes Care 2002; 25:148-98. [PMID: 11772915 DOI: 10.2337/diacare.25.1.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 375] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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- Marion J Franz
- Nutrition Concepts by Franz, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439, USA.
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Obesity is a growing public health problem worldwide. It is a particularly common problem among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The magnitude of obesity, the central location of fat, and a history of weight gain are independent risks for developing diabetes mellitus. Potential factors implicated in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus in obese patients include increased plasma free fatty acid concentrations, increased production of cytokines, increased leptin levels, and increased levels of a recently discovered protein called resistin. Epidemiological and interventional studies suggest that even modest loss of body weight, either by changes in lifestyle or pharmacological means is associated with significant amelioration of insulin resistance and improvement in diabetes mellitus control. Treatment of obesity is an important therapeutic goal in the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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- A D Mooradian
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MO 63110, USA.
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Type 2 diabetes is prevalent in the elderly population. In the past five years, there has been an increased number of drugs with unique mechanisms of action which have become available for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Recent studies have shown that attaining optimal glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes will prevent or delay the complications associated with this disease. This article will review the management of type 2 diabetes.
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The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) ended decades of controversy regarding the necessity of tight glycemic control for type 1 diabetes by demonstrating that glucose control using intensive insulin therapy significantly reduced long-term microvascular complications. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines empirically support the same goal of attempting to obtain normoglycemia in patients with type 2 disease; however, unlike in type 1 disease, insulin is a tertiary option, following diet, exercise, and oral agents. Emerging long-term intervention data in type 2 diabetes suggest that insulin may pose increased cardiovascular risk in this already 'at-risk' population. However, many type 2 diabetics will eventually require insulin. Clearly, more studies are warranted to assess the risks, benefits, and feasibility of improved glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. Nonetheless, two principles are clear. First, promoting blood glucose levels approaching normoglycemia is an important factor in preventing long-term microvascular complications. Second, type 2 diabetes comprises numerous metabolic conditions; therefore an integrated effort by the patient and healthcare team is required to optimize blood glucose and serum lipid levels and minimize cardiovascular risk factors.
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- J G Barranco
- Department of Endocrinology, National Institute of Nutrition SZ, Vasco de Quiroga No. 15, Mexico City ZC 14000
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Craig LD, Nicholson S, SilVerstone FA, Kennedy RD. Use of a reduced-carbohydrate, modified-fat enteral formula for improving metabolic control and clinical outcomes in long-term care residents with type 2 diabetes: results of a pilot trial. Nutrition 1998; 14:529-34. [PMID: 9646297 DOI: 10.1016/s0899-9007(98)00062-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Physiologic responses of 30 enterally-fed long-term care residents with type 2 diabetes receiving total nutrition support via either a disease-specific (reduced-carbohydrate, modified-fat) formula or a standard high-carbohydrate formula for 3 mo were compared. Objectives of the study included evaluating metabolic response (glycemic control and lipids) and clinical outcomes. Thirty-four subjects requiring total enteral nutrition support by tube were enrolled in this prospectively randomized, double-blind, controlled, parallel group 3-mo pilot trial. Thirty were evaluable in that they completed 4 wk. Twenty-seven completed all 12 wk. The groups were well-matched for physiologic and demographic parameters at baseline. Fasting serum glucose and capillary (fingerstick) glucose values demonstrated better control in the disease-specific formula-fed group. Serum lipid profiles of this group were similar to or better than those of the standard formula-fed group. The amount of insulin administered to insulin-using subjects in the disease-specific formula-fed group was consistently less than before initiation of the formula, whereas the amount administered was consistently higher in the group fed the standard formula. Overall, subjects randomized to the disease-specific formula experienced better numerical biochemical control and better clinical outcomes when expressed on a numerical and percentage basis. These included surrogate markers of diabetes control such as serum glucose and glycohemoglobin, as well as clinical outcomes such as incidence of infections and pressure ulcers. These findings confirm that the disease-specific formula provides better glycemic control, poses no risk to lipoprotein metabolism, and provides for better clinical outcomes.
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- L D Craig
- Ross Products Division, Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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García R, Suárez R. Diabetes education in the elderly: a 5-year follow-up of an interactive approach. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 1996; 29:87-97. [PMID: 9006225 DOI: 10.1016/0738-3991(96)00937-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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A continuing interactive educational model was established for elderly patients with diabetes mellitus. The effects were studied in 148 diabetic patients aged > or = 60 years who participated in 60 monthly scheduled interactive meetings over a 5-year period. The meetings were performed as group discussions, cultural activities, dining out, and the like. Empowering patients with skills, perceptions and feelings to cope with diabetes and metabolic control was emphasized, rather than clinical aspects. Comparison between pre-programme and 5 years later demonstrates a significant increase (P, 0.001) of knowledge and skills to deal with treatment requirements, and a reduction in body weight and antidiabetic medication (daily doses of insulin and oral compounds; P < 0.01 and P < 0.05, respectively). HbA1c levels improved significantly (P < 0.02). There were less diabetes related conditions requiring emergency services and hospital admission.
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- R García
- National Institute of Endocrinology, Havana, Cuba. omanen.sld.cu
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Non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM) is a common problem in the elderly. The discovery of several classes of oral antidiabetic agents has increased the prospects of achieving better control of hyperglycaemia with reduced risk of severe adverse events. Some of these agents, such as acarbose or miglitol, do not cause hypoglycaemia and act locally in the gut. As such they are safer agents. On the other hand, the low cost of some sulphonylurea agents and a once or twice daily administration schedule make them an attractive option. Metformin appears to be especially useful in obese insulin-resistant patients with NIDDM. However, obesity is not as much of a problem in the elderly as it is in middle-aged patients, and contraindications to the use of metformin are common in the elderly. The use of a combination of 2 or 3 oral antidiabetic agents to delay the need for insulin therapy is now possible. The long term effects of this approach are not known and the cost of polypharmacy is of concern.
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Diabetes affects at least 20% of the population over the age of 65. Half of these patients are unaware that they have the disease. Diabetes in middle-aged subjects is characterized by an impairment in glucose induced insulin release, increased fasting hepatic glucose output and resistance to insulin mediated glucose disposal. In contrast, diabetes in the elderly is primarily associated with insulin deficiency. The presentation of diabetes in the aged is often non-specific. The elderly have an increased frequency of complications from diabetes. They are particularly susceptible to hypoglycaemia, because of reduced awareness of hypoglycaemic warning symptoms and altered release of counterregulatory hormones. Although no data are yet available from randomized controlled trials, there is abundant epidemiological evidence to suggest that adequate control of blood glucose can be expected to reduce the risk of long-term complications. A team approach is ideal for the management of the elderly patient with diabetes. Little data is available on which to base a diet and exercise prescription for elderly patients. Gliclazide appears to be the sulphonylurea of choice in the aged because it is associated with a lower frequency of hypoglycaemic reactions. Urine glucose testing is unreliable, and capillary glucose monitoring is preferred. Fructosamine may prove to be superior to haemoglobin A1C for monitoring long-term control.
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- G S Meneilly
- Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Buckler DA, Kelber ST, Goodwin JS. The use of dietary restrictions in malnourished nursing home patients. J Am Geriatr Soc 1994; 42:1100-2. [PMID: 7930336 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1994.tb06216.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the dietary prescriptions of nursing home patients who show evidence of malnutrition. DESIGN A descriptive chart review. SETTING Four chronic care facilities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. PATIENTS A total of 336 charts were randomly selected from the four facilities. Analysis was done on the 217 charts that included a recorded serum albumin. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Serum albumin, height, most recent weight, weight recorded 6 months previously, major diagnoses, and current diets were recorded. Average weight change per month and body mass index were calculated. RESULTS In 109 of the 217 patients, the serum albumin was less than 3.5 g/dL. 75.2 percent of hypoalbuminic patients were on some sort of dietary restriction, including caloric restriction in 18% and sodium restriction in 35%. Sixty-six of the 217 patients had an average weight loss of greater than 1 pound per month, and 59% of this group were on dietary restrictions, with 21% on sodium restriction and 20% on limited calories. CONCLUSIONS Malnutrition is a common problem in the nursing home population. A restricted diet is one possible factor that might contribute to this. While this study does not prove a causal relationship between a restricted diet and malnutrition, it would seem inappropriate that most patients with evidence of malnutrition are on diets that might discourage nutrient intake.
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- D A Buckler
- University of Wisconsin Medical School, Milwaukee
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Bernbaum M, Albert SG, McGinnis J, Brusca S, Mooradian AD. The reliability of self blood glucose monitoring in elderly diabetic patients. J Am Geriatr Soc 1994; 42:779-81. [PMID: 8014356 DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1994.tb06541.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- M Bernbaum
- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Louis University School of Medicine, MO 63104
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Reviewed here are the major nutritional problems of older females, stressing where older female nutrition differs from that of older males. Older females have a higher body mass index and lower waist-to-hip ratio than do older males. Older females reduce their food intake compared to younger females much less than do older males compared to younger males. Total energy expenditure is minimally reduced in older females compared to young females. Resting metabolic rate is reduced by 13% in older females. The major nutritional problem faced by older females, protein energy malnutrition, and its reversible causes are addressed. Inability to recognize the need for fluids is a common problem leading to dehydration in older persons. Older persons are at major risk for ingesting less than two-thirds of the recommended dietary allowance for vitamins. Older women are more likely than men to take vitamin or mineral supplements. Osteopenia is a common problem leading to fractures in older women, and decreased calcium intake and vitamin D deficiency, as well as estrogen deficiency, play a role in the pathogenesis of osteopenia. Total cholesterol levels increase with age in older women, while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels decline. However, cholesterol levels that are optimum for survival are higher in older women than in older men. At < 65 years of age, diabetes mellitus (DM) is more common in females, and at > 65 years of age it is more common in males. Over one-half of older persons with DM are undiagnosed. Management of DM in older persons requires a judicious approach to balance the potential problems of hypo- and hyperglycemia.
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- J E Morley
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center, St. Louis University Medical Center, MO 63104
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