Section 10. Older AdultsThe scope of this section is more comprehensive, capturing the nuances of diabetes care in the older adult population. This includes neurocognitive function, hypoglycemia, treatment goals, care in skilled nursing facilities/nursing homes, and end-of-life considerations.Section 11. Children and AdolescentsThe scope of this section is more comprehensive, capturing the nuances of diabetes care in the pediatric population. This includes new recommendations addressing diabetes self-management education and support, psychosocial issues, and treatment guidelines for type 2 diabetes in youth.The recommendation to obtain a fasting lipid profile in children starting at age 2 years has been changed to age 10 years, based on a scientific statement on type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease from the American Heart Association and the ADA.Section 12. Management of Diabetes in PregnancyThe scope of this section is more comprehensive, providing new recommendations on pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus, and general principles for diabetes management in pregnancy.A new recommendation was added to highlight the importance of discussing family planning and effective contraception with women with preexisting diabetes.A1C recommendations for pregnant women with diabetes were changed, from a recommendation of <6% (42 mmol/mol) to a target of 6–6.5% (42–48 mmol/mol), although depending on hypoglycemia risk the target may be tightened or relaxed.Glyburide in gestational diabetes mellitus was deemphasized based on new data suggesting that it may be inferior to insulin and metformin.Section 13. Diabetes Care in the HospitalThis section was revised to focus solely on diabetes care in the hospital setting. This comprehensive section addresses hospital care delivery standards, more detailed information on glycemic targets and antihyperglycemic agents, standards for special situations, and transitions from the acute care setting.This section also includes a new table on basal and bolus dosing recommendations for continuous enteral, bolus enteral, and parenteral feedings.Section 14. Diabetes Advocacy“Diabetes Care in the School Setting: A Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association” was revised in 2015. This position statement was previously called “Diabetes Care in the School and Day Care Setting.” The ADA intentionally separated these two populations because of the significant differences in diabetes care between the two cohorts.© 2016 by the American Diabetes Association. Readers may use this article as long as the work is properly cited, the use is educational and not for profit, and the work is not altered.
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