Intensive diabetes management may be less beneficial for older adults, potentially increasing the risk of dangerously low blood sugar.
As people age, the advantages of strict blood sugar control diminish, while the risks of hypoglycemia rise significantly.
Doctors are increasingly advising older patients with diabetes to prioritize preventing low blood sugar over achieving extremely low A1c levels.
This approach aims to reduce the risk of falls, fractures, heart problems, and cognitive decline associated with hypoglycemia in elderly diabetics.
