Here are two very important medical papers. They reflect new criteria for the elderly or aging population (>50) on the diagnosis and treatment for type II diabetes:
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2551641/
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3401566/
Using A1C values instead of the fasting glucose and GTT... may be safer and prevent overmedication of aging patients, who may
be a risk for LOW blood sugar readings.
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