Blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes are generally the same as other adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Does having diabetes lead to muscle loss?
Everyone experiences some muscle loss as they age, but having diabetes can make you more susceptible to muscle loss even at a younger age
How to live a longer, healthier life with diabetes
A diagnosis of diabetes does not mean you cannot live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. Advances in diabetes care, medications, technology and lifestyle management have significantly improved outcomes for people living with diabetes.
Managing high blood sugar with type 1 diabetes
High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, happens when there is not enough insulin in the body to help move glucose from the bloodstream into cells. This is particularly important in type 1 diabetes, where the body produces little to no insulin.
Understanding and managing type 1 diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes require daily self-management, from taking insulin and managing your blood sugar to eating well and staying active. Understanding what you need to keep your blood sugar levels stable will help you manage your type 1 diabetes better.
My routine blood glucose test result: what does it mean?
If you are at risk for diabetes, your family doctor will want you to have a routine blood glucose test at regular intervals.
