Empowering Elderly Patients: Harnessing Diabetes Technology for Optimal Management

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Video Summary

The webinar discussed the use of diabetes technology in the management of elderly patients with diabetes. Dr. Kate Callahan spoke about the concept of frailty and how it affects the care of older adults with diabetes. She highlighted the importance of personalized care and the challenges of operationalizing the guidelines for older adults. Dr. Chanae Uso discussed the different types of diabetes technologies available, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and smart pins. She emphasized the benefits of CGMs in providing real-time glucose data and the use of automated insulin delivery systems in reducing hypoglycemic events. Dr. Uso also discussed the importance of individualizing glycemic goals for older patients and the potential use of the glycemic risk index to assess glycemia quality. Additionally, she addressed considerations for choosing the right technology for older adults, such as remote data sharing with caregivers and ease of use. Overall, the webinar highlighted the need for personalized care and the potential of diabetes technology to improve outcomes for elderly patients with diabetes.

Keywords

diabetes technology

elderly patients

frailty

personalized care

continuous glucose monitors

insulin pumps

automated insulin delivery systems

glycemic goals

glycemic risk index

improve outcomes