This paper explains that Juvenile
Diabetes (now called Type I) and Adult On-set diabetes (Type II) are incurable diseases
affecting about 10% of the population in the United States. As the population ages and lives longer, the complications of Type II
diabetes becomes a serious health risk for the elderly. The author stresses that diabetes is manageable and treatable, if
diabetics a) follow diet guidelines, b) get regular exercise, c) check and monitor their blood sugar levels and d) get regular checkups for blood sugar levels, kidney, liver, heart, extremities and eyes, especially the elderly. The paper relates that a number of new drugs and therapies loom on the horizon, but some of them may take years before FDA approval. Table of Contents Introduction What is Diabetes? How do People Get Diabetes? Diabetes Control Diabetes Diets Potential Health Problems for Elderly Diabetics Future 'Cures' for Diabetes Elderly Diabetes Patients Conclusion