Diabetes medication risk in aged care revealed

An Australian-first study by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) investigating the use of blood sugar-lowering medications among residents with diabetes in aged care homes nationwide, has revealed the rising use of insulin and ongoing high use of another antidiabetic drug, sulfonylureas, both associated with a heightened risk of hypoglycemia. Also known as low blood sugar, hypoglycemia commonly causes symptoms including dizziness and shakiness, accompanied by confusion and anxiety. Symptoms can be difficult to recognize, and recurrent low blood sugar can increase the risk of certain health conditions, frailty, and Read More