The elderly are a heterogeneous group. Whether they are “young old” (between 65 and 75 years of age), “old” (between ages 75 and 85), or “old old”(ages 85 and older),older adults with diabetes may live independently and be active in their community, or they may be frail and require considerable assistance.
Older adults with diabetes may have been diagnosed recently, or they may have had dia- betes for many years and experience complications. Thus individualizing nursing care is essential