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Taiwan has over 2 million diabetes patients, with a growing number of elderly diabetic patients. The Diabetes Care Foundation reminds that the life expectancy of elderly diabetic patients is shorter, and complications are more common. Dr. Lee Hong-yuan suggests personalized disease management goals to reduce risks and improve health, especially addressing issues like poor vision, neuropathy, and weakness commonly seen in elderly diabetic patients. Recent trends in treating elderly diabetic patients focus on individualized blood sugar management standards and treatment goals, considering factors like life expectancy and comorbidities to enhance overall well-being and quality of life. The Diabetes Care Foundation's Science Communication Award was awarded to three medical publications for their relevance and accessibility to elderly diabetic patients.
Source: YAHOO