Understanding Diabetes And Long-Term Care

Diabetes is more common in older adults, has a high prevalence in long-term care (LTC) facilities, and is associated with significant disease burden and higher cost. The heterogeneity of this population with regard to comorbidities and overall ... Diabetes is more common in older adults, has a high prevalence in long-term care (LTC) facilities, and is associated with significant disease burden and higher cost. The heterogeneity of this population with regard to comorbidities and overall ... Jun 11, 2025 · Understanding Diabetes Management in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Managing diabetes among residents in nursing homes and long-term care environments requires a strategic, individualized approach that balances safety, quality of life, and clinical effectiveness. As the prevalence of diabetes in elderly populations remains high, with estimates reaching as much as 30% in LTC ... Jun 11, 2025 · Understanding Diabetes Management in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities Managing diabetes among residents in nursing homes and long-term care environments requires a strategic, individualized approach that balances safety, quality of life, and clinical effectiveness. As the prevalence of diabetes in elderly populations remains high, with estimates reaching as much as 30% in LTC ... This program helps long-term care staff understand the day-to-day realities of diabetes care . Through realistic scenarios, learners will recognize symptoms, understand how diabetes affects resident behavior, and learn how to respond safely. The training also covers documentation, risk factors, and signs of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia — all within the context of LTC routines. This program helps long-term care staff understand the day-to-day realities of diabetes care . Through realistic scenarios, learners will recognize symptoms, understand how diabetes affects resident behavior, and learn how to respond safely. The training also covers documentation, risk factors, and signs of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia — all within the context of LTC routines. Diabetes is more common in older adults, has a high prevalence in long-termcare (LTC) facilities, and is associated with significant disease burden and higher cost.