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Diabetes in Older Adults

Diabetes is a condition that affects individuals of all ages. However, due to hormonal changes and the decrease in capability to regulate bodily functions normally associated with aging, the elderly are generally more frequently diagnosed and easily affected by diabetes and related complications. In the U.S., it is estimated that around 33% of individuals aged 65 or older have diabetes, while many others live undiagnosed but are plagued with diabetic symptoms.

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