Caregiver Training Videos

The Harsh Realities of Diabetes and the Elderly

Written by mmLearn.org | March 5, 2015

Diabetes in the elderly affects much more than blood glucose levels. In elderly patients, the disease can accelerate other common conditions among seniors and markedly complicate the management of those conditions. This video explains how the care of aging patients with diabetes should be individualized, taking into account comorbidities, other medications, cognitive abilities, home care situation, and life expectancy.