Diabetes is one of the most common disorders in the elderly.
The diabetes prevalence in South Africa has reached 11.3%, the highest in Africa.
The country will also register an estimated 96,000 deaths due to diabetes in 2021, while the cost of diabetes-related health expenditure has risen to 1,700 USD per person, totalling an estimated 7.2 billion US
The risk factors for developing diabetes are – age, family history, obesity, low physical activity etc. since it is very common in the elderly, it is important to keep in mind the common signs and symptoms.
