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    Deprescribing antihyperglycemic agents in older persons: evidence-based clinical practice guideline

    Farrell, B; Black, C; Thompson, W; McCarthy, L; Rojas-Fernandez, C; Lochnan, H; Shamji, S; Upshur, R; Bouchard, M; Welch, V.
    Can. fam. physician; 63 (11), 2017
    OBJECTIVE: To develop an evidence-based guideline to help clinicians make decisions about when and how to safely taper, stop, or switch antihyperglycemic agents in older adults. METHODS: We focused on the highest level of evidence available and sought input from primary care professionals in guideline de...
    Hyperglycemia/drug therapy, Hypoglycemic Agents/administration & dosage, Sulfonylurea Receptors/drug effects, Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy, Clinical Decision-Making, Hypoglycemic Agents/adverse effects, Deprescriptions, Insulin/administration & dosage, Insulin/adverse effects
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