Diabetes and Seniors

Healthy eating is important as we grow older, helping to avoid nutritional deficiencies and protect against age-related complications.

Blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes are generally the same as other adults with type 2 diabetes.

In general, the diagnosis and management of type 2 diabetes in elderly people is the same of other adults who have the disease. However, there are some distinct differences, which we’ll review in this article.

Depending on where you live in Canada, diabetes medications, devices and supplies may or may not receive government coverage. This can result in real hardship in jurisdictions where costs have to be borne directly by individuals with diabetes.

Taking medications on time and in the right order can be a challenge for all people with diabetes, and particularly for seniors.