Questions for Management of Senior Housing Options

General Guidelines

1. Remember to keep a journal/notebook with names/contact info of the people you chat with. You might have follow-up questions or notice differences in the treatment of T1Ds vs. T2Ds.
2. Be friendly.

Questions

• Does your facility accept residents with T1D, T2D? Are the fees higher for people with diabetes?
• Do you require special documentation for diabetic residents?  Form 602?
• Are there any T1D-trained staff?
• How does your staff handle technology/devices?
• Does your staff make any accommodations for residents on individualized care?
• Who handles obtaining/storing supplies?
• Is your staff trained to understand/identify cognitive changes or blood sugar changes?
• How are the nighttime low or high blood sugar episodes handled?
• What should the T1D do to be prepared to live in your facility?
• Do you have diabetes specialists or advocates on staff?
• Does the facility honor the request: DO NOT REMOVE DEVICES
• Do diabetic residents wear any special wristbands?
• Are special menus or nutritional information available to diabetic residents?
• What are the best features of your facility?

Last updated 08/20/2025.