Pre-Diabetes Is A Thing. But Does It Matter To Seniors?

Between half and three-quarters of older adults are diagnosed with pre-diabetes. But what does it mean? And what should you do if you get such a diagnosis? Increasingly, many experts say older patients should not overreact.

A diagnosis of pre-Type 2 diabetes often produces anxiety and confusion in seniors. It can lead to unnecessary tests and medications. And, if poorly managed, treatment can lower blood sugar too much, which is more dangerous for many older adults than diabetes itself, which is high blood sugar.