RSSDI Handbook Series Diabetes In The Elderly

Description

RSSDI Handbook Series—Diabetes in the Elderly, edited by Ashu Rastogi, is a comprehensive, practical, and evidence-informed guide designed to address the unique clinical, physiological, psychological, and social challenges of managing diabetes in aging populations. Recognizing that elderly patients range from active, independent adults to frail individuals managing comorbidities, cognitive impairment, and geriatric syndromes, this volume fills a critical gap in age-specific clinical guidance. Bringing together interdisciplinary expertise across endocrinology, geriatrics, internal medicine, nursing, nutrition, and public health, the book covers essential topics such as epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic hurdles, individualized glycemic targets, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, and the management of chronic complications alongside frailty and dementia. By placing special emphasis on patient-centered decision-making, aligning treatment goals with life expectancy, and balancing clinical benefits against hypoglycemia risks, this handbook serves as an indispensable reference for clinicians, trainees, and allied healthcare professionals seeking to deliver compassionate, individualized care.