Canadian Diabetes
Published quarterly, Canadian Diabetes provides practical, current information to family physicians on diagnosis and treatment issues associated with diabetes.
Diabetes in the Elderly: Unique Treatment Approaches for a Unique Population
It is estimated that the percentage of elderly patients seen by healthcare practitioners over the next century will increase from 25 to 50% of total patients seen, and up to half of this population will have type 2 diabetes (1,2).
Susanne Bourgh RN BSN CDE, Sora Ludwig MD FRCPC
Le diabète chez les personnes âgées: des démarches thérapeutiques uniques pour une population unique
On estime qu’au cours du prochain siècle, le pourcentage de patients âgés dans la clientèle totale des professionnels de la santé augmentera de 25 à 50 %, et plus de la moitié de cette population sera atteinte de diabète de type 2.
Susanne Bourgh RN BSN CDE, Sora Ludwig MD FRCPC
Management of Diabetes in the Elderly
Diabetes promises to be 1 of numerous epidemics that will challenge Canada’s aging population and healthcare system throughout the 21st century. Studies suggest that the prevalence of diabetes is approximately 20% in the Caucasian population >65 years of age.
Daniel Tessier MD FRCPC
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