Undetected diabetes can be a serious health problem in senior living facilities because
uncontrolled elevated blood glucose will lead to future morbidity and increase pressure
on health care resources.
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Population-based estimates suggest 1 in 3 adults ≥65 years of age living with diabetes
may be undiagnosed.
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Therefore, screening and early detection is important for effective diabetes management
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Published online: July 23, 2018
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