November is National Diabetes Month. Diabetes is one of the biggest health issues in the U.S. and affects about 12 million people age 65 and older. Here’s a guide to diabetes in seniors. According to Aging.com, diabetes is affecting even more people as the population grows. As of 2015, the Center for Disease Control says more than 30 million Americans…
According the American Diabetes Association, one in four Americans over the age of 60 has diabetes. Here’s an article on their website that provides a comprehensive look at seniors and diagnosing diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, as we get older, our chances of getting Type 2 diabetes increases. They claim that one in four Americans over the age…
The National Diabetes Education Program says holiday family gatherings are a good time for the older and younger generations to share information that can help us lower the risk. Diabetes might not seem like the ideal topic of conversation during holiday visits—yet in many ways, this is a very good time to raise the subject. It’s a time when family…
