• Department of Geriatrics; West China Hospital; Sichuan University; Chengdu 610041; China;
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Objective  Methods of evidence-based medicine were used to make an individulized treatment plan concerning newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus in elderly patients.
Method  After clinical problems were put forward, evidence was collected from third issue, 2003, Cochrane Library, Medline (PubMed 1990.1-2003.2) and http:// sumsearch.uthscsa.edu/ searchform4.htm according to the search strategy. Subject words were: diabetes mellitus non-insulin-dependent; self-monitor of blood glucose; micro-and macro-vascular complications; sulphonylureas; insulin ; aspirin; metformin; acarbose; self-monitor of blood glucose; older patient; hypertension management; Lipid management; RCT; human; meta-analysis;systmatic review.
Results  A total of 112 RCTs, and 24 systematic reviews were identified. A rational treatment plan was made upon a serious evaluation of the data. After one year follow-up, the plan was proved optimal.
Conclusions  The treatment efficacy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus in the elderly has been improved by determining an individulized treatment plan according to evidence-based methods.

Citation: WANG Shuang,DONG Birong,LI Jun. Evidence-Based Treatment for an Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Elderly Patient. Chinese Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine, 2004, 04(4): 278-281. doi: Copy