How does age affect insulin requirements for clients?

Clients in older age groups often experience changes in their body that can affect insulin sensitivity. It is understood that, as people age, they might exhibit an increased sensitivity to insulin. This means that their bodies can respond more efficiently to lower doses of insulin. Consequently, older adults may require adjusted dosages, which may be lower than those needed by younger individuals, due to this increased sensitivity.

Understanding the aging process helps in recognizing that older adults are often at risk for conditions that influence glucose metabolism, such as changes in body composition and the presence of chronic diseases. These factors can result in the need for finer adjustments in insulin therapy to achieve optimal blood glucose control. Therefore, insulin requirements are not static and must consider these physiological changes associated with aging.