Undiagnosed diabetes mellitus among residents in Taiwanese long-term care facilities: A comparison of fasting glucose, postprandial plasma glucose, and hemoglobin A1c

Conclusion The prevalence of DM among LTCF residents in Taipei was 29.6%, and the undiagnosed rate was no more than 5%, based on fasting glucose, 2-hour postprandial plasma glucose, or HbA1c. Further study is needed for the optimal treatment strategy of DM in LTCFs.
Source: Journal of Clinical Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research