At least 14 million Americans aged 65 and older live with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes,according to the most recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ranked as the seventh main cause of death in the United States, this disorder involves difficulty processing sugars from food, and which can lead to dangerous levels of sugar in the blood. Diabetes is particularly concerning for the senior population,who are at increased risk for specific complications.
Source: umh.org