Journal of general internal medicine
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Comparative Study
The association of patient age with cardiovascular disease risk factor treatment and control in diabetes.
While inadequate treatment intensification may contribute to sub-optimal CVD risk factor control in older patients with diabetes, the relationship between patient age and treatment intensification is largely unexplored. ⋯ Both treatment intensification rates and control of BP, A1c and LDL cholesterol control varied somewhat by age, suggesting room for further improvement in treatment intensification and control.