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Dr. Richard Pratley, Samuel E. Crockett Chair in Diabetes Research and Medical Director of AdventHealth Diabetes Institute, recently shared insights with Healio Endocrinology about the importance of personalized diabetes management in older adults.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, Dr. Pratley emphasizes evaluating the whole person — their physical condition, emotional well-being, lifestyle, and goals — to guide therapy decisions that extend not just lifespan, but health span. This philosophy resonates deeply with AdventHealth’s model of Whole-Person Care, which recognizes that healing happens when we care for the body, mind, and spirit.
“For older adults with diabetes, the goal isn’t just a longer life — it’s a healthier one.”
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