Diabetes and cardiovascular disease: improving outcomes in the older patient

A GM webinar

Recorded Wednesday 23rd June 2021, presented by Dr Simon Croxson. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in individuals with diabetes. This webinar discusses prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk in the older patient. It also reviews hypoglycaemia, which is associated with significant morbidities in the older age group leading to both physical and cognitive dysfunction, including dementia.

By Pavilion Health Today On 11 Jan 2023 Last updated 22 Nov 2023

Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Presented by Dr Simon Croxson Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant healthcare burden in the UK and worldwide and is the leading cause of death in individuals with diabetes. In addition to cardiovascular risk, older patients are at risk of hypoglycaemia. This may impair cognitive health and reduced cognitive function may increase the risk for a hypoglycaemic event that could further compromise cognition, resulting in a detrimental cycle. In this webinar, Dr Simon Croxson will discuss the prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk in the older patient. He will also review hypoglycaemia, which is associated with

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