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Publication year: 2009
Source: The American Journal of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Volume 7, Issue 6, December 2009, Pages 324-342

Joshua J., Neumiller , Stephen M., Setter

Background: Pharmacologic options for the treatment of elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are the same as in younger adults; however, treatment considerations differ in the elderly due to changes in renal and hepatic function, life expectancy, and various other clinical and practical considerations.Objective: This article discusses geriatric considerations in the pharmacologic management of T2DM and reviews the potential clinical advantages and disadvantages of pharmacologic agents currently available for the treatment of T2DM, including oral and injectable medications.Methods: A search of MEDLINE was conducted for articles published in English between January 1966 and September 2009 using the terms…

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