F15 - Leveraging Diabetes Technology to Mitigate Age-Related Complications in Older Adults

Friday, August 8, 2025

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM MT

CE/CME Hours: .75 CE

Primary Presenter(s)

Nancy Allen, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
University of Utah
Park City, Utah

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Co-Presenter(s)

AH

Allyson Hughes, PhD

Assistant Professor
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens, Ohio

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Christina Whitehouse, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, CDCES, FADCES (she/her/hers)

Associate Professor
Villanova Univeristy
Folsom, Pennsylvania

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

This session provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes technology considerations when supporting older adults with diabetes. We will discuss age-related diabetes changes in glucose management and changes in cognitive abilities, physical abilities, perception, and motivation that affect their use of technology. We will present a video from experienced older adult technology users, fears of losing their technology, and the need for technology adaptations specific to age-related changes. Case studies will illustrate real-world applications of strategies for successful diabetes technology adoption in older adults. The session will conclude with identifying the ongoing technology needs of older adults with diabetes and resources for DCES team members.

Disclosure(s):

Nancy Allen, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose

Allyson Hughes, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose

Christina Whitehouse, PhD, AGPCNP-BC, CDCES, FADCES: No financial relationships to disclose