The Huddle: Conversations with the Diabetes Care Team

Older Persons with Diabetes: Special Considerations for Management and Education

Episode Summary

More than 1 in 4 people with diabetes are adults ages 65 and over. ADCES recently revised its guidance on the management and education of older persons with diabetes. Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PHARMD, BCACP, CDCES, CHWC, FAPHA, is a co-author on the new practice paper and joins us to discuss some of the special considerations in the management and education of older persons with diabetes. Access this paper in the July 2021 issue of ADCES in Practice.

Episode Notes

Resources

•  Mobley-Bukstein, W., Reece, S. (Mandy), & Hebdon, K. (2021). Special Considerations in the Management and Education of Older Persons With Diabetes. ADCES in Practice, 9(4), 30–42. https://doi.org/10.1177/2633559X211015972
• ADCES21 Education session: S25 - Medications, Technology and Behavior Change for Older Adults With Diabetes. Saturday, August 14, 2021.
  Register at ADCES21.org to attend.