Efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide in older patients with type 2 diabetes: a retrospective observational study (the OTARU-SEMA study)
Yuki Oe,
Hiroshi Nomoto,
Kyu Yong Cho
et al.
Abstract:Background: Oral semaglutide in older subjects with type 2 diabetes was as effective as in younger subjects, according to phase 3 clinical trials. However, its efficacy can be limited in very aged population, due to the presence of impaired cognitive function and the complex instructions for its use. Here, we investigated its efficacy and safety by further age bracket in older subjects in real-world.
Methods: We retrospectively studied subjects >65 years of age with type 2 diabetes who started oral semaglut… Show more
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