Planning Meals for Seniors with Diabetes: Healthy Options and Tips Diabetes meal planning can help seniors living with the disease prevent it from getting worse while protecting their overall health. The American Diabetes Association reports that 25.9% of Americans over the age of 65 have diabetes. Caregiving for a senior with this disease requires proactive meal planning. (diabetes.org) Commonly known for its effects on glucose (blood sugar) levels, diabetes is a disease man