Living Well with Diabetes
A Complete Guide for Older Adults from the Primary Health Awareness Trust
This Diabetes Hub has been created to empower people over 60 to understand, manage, and live well with diabetes. Each guide below meets or exceeds NHS educational standards, and is written in clear, friendly language. We also include tools to support your emotional health and confidence using modern technology. This is not just about information — it’s about helping you feel stronger, safer, and more supported every day.
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1. Understanding Type 2 Diabetes as You Age
Learn how diabetes works, how it changes with age, and the early signs you should never ignore.
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2. Eating for Blood Sugar Balance After 60
Discover the best senior-friendly diet tips for stabilising energy and reducing spikes safely.
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3. Movement Matters – Safe Exercises to Support Diabetes
Simple chair-based and gentle movement options that improve insulin sensitivity and lift your mood.
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4. The Emotional Side of Diabetes
How to manage frustration, fear, and fatigue through emotional routines and support networks.
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5. Understanding Your Medications and Monitoring
From Metformin to insulin — what you need to know to feel in control of your health journey.
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6. The Truth About Hidden Sugars
Learn how to decode food labels, avoid sneaky sugars, and make smart swaps that taste great.
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7. Your Annual Diabetes Health Checks Explained
Foot care, eye screenings, kidney tests — and how to prepare for each one with confidence.
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8. Preventing Hypos and Highs
Spot symptoms early and build a safe daily rhythm that helps you avoid emergency sugar swings.
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9. Digital Tools to Manage Diabetes with Ease
Explore NHS-approved apps, reminders, and devices — even if you’re not comfortable with tech.
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10. Living a Joyful Life with Diabetes
Find meaning, purpose, and peace while navigating life with diabetes — on your terms.
💡 Bonus Support from Our Cognitive Resilience Hub
Each blog includes a surprise cognitive health activity or digital literacy tip to help you build not just physical strength — but confidence in today’s digital world.
Visit: Cognitive Resilience & AI Literacy for Older Adults (Coming Soon)
