Geriatric patients with diabetes are at an increased risk for poorly managing their diabetes due to which of the following reasons?
A) They are too busy to manage their diabetes and dietary intake.
B) They do not tolerate the medication well.
C) Renal function is increased, which causes shorter retention of hypoglycemic agents in the bloodstream.
D) Their appetite is decreased, and they have poor dentition.
Ans: D
Feedback: Dietary adherence is often difficult for some elderly patients because of decreased appetite, poor dentition, and decreased physical and financial ability to prepare meals.
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