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Improving Diabetes Management in Long-Term Care Residents
Improving Diabetes Management in Long-Term Care Residents Characterize the prescribing patterns for glucose-lowering medication annually, both overall and by resident characteristics for LTC residents with T2DM for more than 71,000 to 120,000 residents per year, 2016-2020. Quantify the annual frequency of hypoglycemia and emergency department transfers for hypoglycemia among LTC residents with T2DM prescribed glucose-lowering medication, overall and stratified by predefined medication types.