Managing type 2 diabetes in people aged over 75 is no longer just about blood glucose numbers. It’s about preserving function, independence, and safety while preventing both hypoglycaemia and treatment burden. This podcast explores how geriatricians individualize care, set realistic glycaemic targets, and guide de-intensification strategies that protect quality of life. ##References## American Diabetes Association. Standards of Care in Diabetes — 2024. Diabetes Care. 2024; 47(Suppl 1). ElSayed NA et al. Glycemic Targets: Standards of Care in Diabetes — 2022. Diabetes Care. 2022; 45(Suppl 1).
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