Blood Sugar and Beyond: Managing Diabetes in Later Life

Diabetes affects nearly 30% of Americans over 65, and for many senior men it’s a condition they’ve been living with for years. As you age, diabetes management becomes more complex: blood sugar targets shift, medications interact with other prescriptions, and the risks of both high and low blood sugar become more serious. In this episode, we give senior men a clear, practical guide to managing diabetes in later life: understanding your numbers, adjusting your diet, staying active safely, working effectively with your care team, and avoiding the complications that rob too many men of their quality of life.