Older people are especially susceptible to severe hypoglycemia. With age, kidneys become less efficient, which causes insulin (or other drugs) to accumulate in the body; this, in turn, can lead to hypoglycemia. What’s more, older people often take multiple medications, some of which may interact with diabetes drugs. This, too, may cause hypoglycemia.
The New York Times – When Diabetes Treatment Goes Too Far
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