Normal Blood Sugar Levels After 65: What’s Too High & Too Low?

What are normal blood sugar levels after 65? In this video, geriatric dietitian Katie Dodd explains fasting blood sugar targets for older adults with diabetes, what may be considered too high or too low, and why blood sugar and A1C goals can change depending on your overall health. Blood sugar goals for older adults are not one-size-fits-all. According to the American Diabetes Association, reasonable blood sugar and A1C targets may differ based on chronic health conditions, cognitive and functional status, frailty, risk of hypoglycemia, and other individual factors. In this video, you’ll learn: • The difference between blood sugar and A1C • Normal fasting blood sugar levels for healthy older adults with diabetes • Blood sugar goals for older adults with more complex health needs • Why blood sugar goals may be different in very complex or poor health • What is considered low blood sugar • Why lower blood sugar is not always better after age 65 • Why nutrition, strength, independence, and quality of life also matter CHAPTERS: 00:00 Blood Sugar Levels After 65 01:30 Blood Sugar vs A1C 02:44 Why Blood Sugar Goals Change With Age 03:22 Healthy Older Adults With Diabetes 04:02 Complex or Intermediate Health 05:02 Why Low Blood Sugar Matters 05:50 Very Complex or Poor Health 07:29 What Blood Sugar Is Too Low? 08:20 What Blood Sugar Is Too High? 09:32 Nutrition and Blood Sugar After 65 10:34 Blood Sugar and A1C Ranges Review 11:39 The Most Important Takeaway WATCH NEXT: Normal A1C Levels for Seniors with Diabetes    • Normal A1C Levels for Seniors with Diabetes   FREE HEALTHY AGING NUTRITION GUIDE: https://thegeriatricdietitian.myflode... LEARN MORE: https://thegeriatricdietitian.com/ AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION: Standards of Care in Diabetes 2026, Section 13: Older Adults https://diabetesjournals.org/care/art... ABOUT KATIE DODD: Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition. Through The Geriatric Dietitian, Katie provides evidence-based nutrition education to help older adults and those who care for them navigate nutrition and healthy aging. DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide individual medical advice. Blood sugar and A1C goals should be individualized with your doctor or diabetes care team based on your individual health and medical needs. #BloodSugar #Diabetes #SeniorHealth