Clinical Diabetes
26:152-156,
2008
DOI: 10.2337/diaclin.26.4.152
© 2008 by the American Diabetes Association
Treatment of Diabetes in Long-Term Care Facilities: A Primary Care Approach
Eric L. Johnson, MD,
James D. Brosseau, MD, MPH,
Matt Soule, MS-IV and
Jon Kolberg, MS-IV
IN BRIEF
The epidemic of type 2 diabetes now affects 190 million people globally,
with numbers continuing to grow. In long-term care facilities, 25% of
residents have diabetes, a great majority with type 2 diabetes. Appropriate
guidelines and medication use are examined for members of this population,
accounting for their unique needs and comorbidities.

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