Question

is type 1 diabetes in a 60 year old considered secondary or tertiary level

Answer 1

Diabetes mellitus type 1 is a condition where enough insulin is not produced. There is no known way to prevent type 1 diabetes.Treatment with insulin is mandatory. A diabetic dietand exercise are an important part of management.Untreated, diabetes can lead to complications including diabetic ketoacidosis and nonketotic hyperosmolar coma.Long-term complications include heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, foot ulcers and damage to the eyes.if it is already seen in an elderly person, it is considered at tertiary level of care as diabetes mellitus is irreversible disease. Only we can alleviate the risk caused by diabetes.