Trends, burden, and outcomes of hypoglycemia hospitalizations in older adults: a territory-wide study in Hong Kong, 2012-2021
Severe hypoglycemia in older adults signals accelerated multimorbidity accumulation rather than being an isolated metabolic issue. Comorbidities form distinct phenotypes that enable targeted risk stratification and intervention. This necessitates viewing severe hypoglycemia as a critical transition point for comprehensive geriatric vulnerability assessment and informed care planning, irrespective of diabetes status.
Authors
- Grace L.H. Wong
- Hong-jie Yu
- Jean Woo
- Eric T.C. Lai
Institutions
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Hong Kong Jockey Club (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger.2026.106188
- Primary Topic
- Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00