| Evaluating older patients with diabetes for insulin pump therapy. | |
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PMID: 20515314 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The increasing prevalence of diabetes among elderly patients underscores the importance of matching the most effective therapy for diabetes self-management with patients' cognitive and motor skills, as these diminish with advancing age. Although many geriatric patients state interest in insulin pump therapy for tight glycemic control, few studies have examined the effectiveness, safety, and feasibility of insulin pumps compared to traditional injected insulin therapy in older age groups. It is important, therefore, for physicians to recognize the indications and the age-related barriers to insulin pump therapy in geriatric patients. Indications include glucose variability, hypoglycemia, and poor glycemic control with traditional insulin regimens. Common barriers include poor vision, dexterity, and cognitive status. Successful implementation of insulin pump therapy for older patients requires an experienced diabetes management team that can assess patient needs and tailor therapy in the context of age-related disabilities. |
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Authors:
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Elizabeth A Stephens; John Heffner |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Diabetes technology & therapeutics Volume: 12 Suppl 1 ISSN: 1557-8593 ISO Abbreviation: Diabetes Technol. Ther. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-02 Completed Date: 2010-09-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100889084 Medline TA: Diabetes Technol Ther Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: S91-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medical Education, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97213, USA. Elizabeth.Stephens@providence.org |
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psychology Blood Glucose / drug effects, metabolism Cognition Diabetes Mellitus / blood, drug therapy*, epidemiology Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated / metabolism Humans Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage Insulin / administration & dosage Insulin Infusion Systems* Middle Aged Patient Care Team Prevalence Problem Solving Self Care United States / epidemiology |
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0/Blood Glucose; 0/Hemoglobin A, Glycosylated; 0/Hypoglycemic Agents; 11061-68-0/Insulin |
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