Table 1.
Safe age limits for antidiabetic drugs application in the elderly
| Age and the treatment of antidiabetics | |
|---|---|
| Metformin | Not recommended for use after 80 years of age |
| Sulphonylureas, glinides | No age restrictions |
| Pioglitazones | Up to 75 years old |
| Sitagliptin, saxagliptin | Safe for 65–75 years |
| Vildagliptin | Safe for 75–84 years |
| GLP-1 A | Up to 75 years old |
| SGLT2 inhibitors | Up to 75 years old |