Management of diabetes in the long-term care population: a review of guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32014000871
English
Authors' recommendations:
Recommendations from two evidence-based clinical practice guidelines suggested that laboratory tests be performed when diabetes is suspected. Levels of glucose (fasting blood glucose or HbA1c) are recommended to be tested every 3 to 6 months, however the frequency of the blood glucose monitoring should be individualized.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/dec-2013/RC0500%20Diabetes%20in%20LTC%20population_final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Long-Term Care
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
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Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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