If You Have Type 2 Diabetes After 60, Watch This Before Lowering Your A1C | Dr. Michael Kent

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Why are some older adults with “perfect” diabetes numbers actually at higher risk? In this video, we break down the shocking findings from the ACCORD diabetes trial and explain how tight glucose control can become dangerous for seniors living with long-term type 2 diabetes.

You’ll learn how hypoglycemia unawareness develops, why repeated low blood sugar episodes can silently disable your body’s warning system, and how older adults may experience dangerous overnight glucose crashes without symptoms. We also cover why A1C targets for seniors are different, how medications like insulin and sulfonylureas increase hypoglycemia risk, and why continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are changing diabetes care for older adults.

This educational video explores:
• ACCORD trial explained
• Hypoglycemia unawareness in seniors
• Best A1C targets for older adults
• Hidden nocturnal low blood sugar episodes
• Diabetes medications linked to low glucose
• Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
• Type 2 diabetes after age 60
• Falls, confusion, and hidden glucose crashes
• Why “good numbers” don’t always mean safe control
• ADA diabetes guidelines for older adults

If you or a loved one has lived with diabetes for many years, this information could help start an important conversation with your doctor about safer glucose management and hypoglycemia prevention.

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or healthcare provider before making any changes to your diabetes treatment, medication, or glucose targets.

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