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Seniors and Diabetes

Seniors with diabetes are at higher risk for many complications that include stroke, heart disease, blindness, and loss of limbs from poor circulation. This subject list has information for diabetics that can help to prevent those complications or to lessen their effect.
How Is My Health Affected By Type 2 Diabetes
Question and anwer about the effects on organs when you have type 2 diabetes.
Preventing Complications From Diabetes
Diabetes can result in health complications such as kidney disease, heart attack and stroke. Learn to avoid these complications.
Lifestyle Changes Especially Effective at Preventing Type 2 Diabetes in Adults Aged 60 and Older
Information about a program from the NIH to help promote lifestyle changes that can help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Signs of Type 2 Diabetes
Information about the signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes that affects many seniors.

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