A Sticky Situation: Type 1 Diabetes in Long-Term Care

The prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DMT1) in long-term care (LTC) settings is low compared to type 2 diabetes (∼18-30% of all LTC residents). Though people with DMT1 live longer now, many staff are not aware DMT1 requires a different approach than DMT2. Little guidance exists on how to best to manage DMT1 and navigate the challenges imposed by the LTC environment.