DIABETES, NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND FOOT CARE FOR SENIORS AND THE ELDERLY.

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Diabetes Nutrition, Care and Symptoms for Seniors and the Elderly.

Nearly 27 percent of Americans aged 65 and older have diabetes and almost half have prediabetes, according to the CDC. (Source: www.hhs.gov) - In collaboration with CDC’s CPPW program, AoA awarded $27 million in grants to States for Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs (CDSMP) and Diabetes Self-Management Programs (DSMP), which are designed to help older adults learn how to cope with chronic diseases, partly by increasing physical activity, improving nutrition and communicating more effectively with their health care providers. To learn about programs offered in Texas, click here.

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