Umpierrez GE, et al. - In this work, safe and easily implemented treatment regimens were explored for the management of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in long-term care (LTC) and skilled nursing facilities. Compared to insulin glargine, treatment with linagliptin resulted in noninferior glycemic control and in significantly reduced risk of hypoglycemia in long-term care and skilled nursing facility residents with type 2 diabetes.