Doctors prioritize preventing low blood sugar in older adults

Doctors are changing their approach to managing blood sugar levels in older adults. They are now focusing more on preventing low blood sugar, even if it means allowing higher levels, which contrasts with previous strict control measures. Experts, including those from the Mayo Clinic, emphasize the risks of hypoglycemia in older patients. New guidelines suggest that higher blood sugar levels may be acceptable for older adults with diabetes and chronic conditions. This shift reflects a growing understanding that strict blood sugar control may not be as crucial for older individuals. The balance in managing blood sugar is now seen as different for younger and older patients.