Abstract
The population of older adults with diabetes is growing worldwide; thanks to advances in medical therapy, more people with diabetes reach the age of ≥65 years. Older adults with diabetes are at increased risk for age-related comorbidities and diabetes-related complications that may affect their ability to continue to be independent in the activities of daily life and diabetes self-management. Diabetes technology has emerged in the last two decades as a branch of diabetes management with well-established benefits for children and adults with diabetes. The use of diabetes technology in older adults has potential benefits, which have been reported in recent literature; however, there are challenges to its implementation for older adults with age-related or diabetes-related comorbidities.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Journal | US Endocrinology |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- Cognitive impairment
- Continuous glucose monitoring
- Hypoglycemia
- Insulin pump therapy
- Older adults
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
