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.
Diabetes and Seniors
Diabetes and Aging
Canadians living with diabetes face new health risks as they get older. Learn what you need to know about aging with diabetes – and how to stay as healthy as possible.
Where digital diabetes health is going for seniors
A number of new technologies are available to help seniors manage their diabetes. Some of these technologies may be more appropriate than others.
4 tips from seniors on living with diabetes
The good news is, more and more of us are reaching our senior years. But that also means more of us are living with diabetes. In fact, the research shows that nearly half of people in Canada with type 2 diabetes are over the age of 65.
Tips to help seniors eat healthily
Healthy eating is important as we grow older, helping to avoid nutritional deficiencies and protect against age-related complications.
What are the blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes?
Blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes are generally the same as other adults with type 2 diabetes.
