Life re-begins at 65 years old. Should your T2DM care too?

Turning 65 years old indicates the start of a new era, with social, environmental, psychological and physical changes. Many changes are positive, such as more free time to spend with family, and senior discounts on everything from travel to tap-dancing classes.

But for people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), there are also new challenges.

People with T2DM over 65 years old can face increasing fears around their condition…

People in this age group have reported increasing fears, including:¹

• night and daytime hypoglycaemia
• amputation
• blindness
• progressing to insulin

These fears may affect their daily activities and how they choose to live.

…and increasing risk of complications that may affect their treatment

Higher risks of comorbidities in people aged ≥65 years can lead to additional complications for healthcare professionals when making treatment decisions.

In people with T2DM aged over 65 years old:

• Over 60% have co-morbid CV disease²
• Over 60% have chronic kidney disease³
• Approx 3x more likely to have a hospital admission due to hypoglycaemia⁴