# Type II Diabetes Management in Older Adults, Geriatric Fast Fact #120

An episode of [Geriatric Fast Casts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1817656036), 7 Oct 2026, 9:18.

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Managing type 2 diabetes in older adults means balancing the benefits of glycemic control against the risks of hypoglycemia and medication side effects. This Geriatric Fast Cast explains why A1C targets are based on function and goals of care, that low blood sugar is easy to miss in older adults, and how to weigh the benefits and risks of diabetes medications. Geriatric Fast Fact #120.

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