Diabetes in the Elderly
A disease that occurs when the blood glucose level is too high. Type 1 is usually diagnosed in children and young adults and is also known as juvenile diabetes. Type 2 is known as adult-onset diabetes.
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5 Common Complications from Diabetes
Even when blood sugar levels are properly managed, individuals with diabetes can develop serious health concerns. Learn the signs and symptoms to watch out for.
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Pre-diabetes indicates blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. Anyone diagnosed as pre-diabetic is more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
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Does your parent have diabetes? Explore the testing procedures used to diagnose diabetes and the best methods for controlling blood sugar levels once diagnosed.
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Certain risk factors can increase the chances that a person will get diabetes. Some risk factors can be eliminated, while others cannot.
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86 year old mom who may no longer be safe at home. Help to convince her to move.
9 AnswersPatathome01 Answered 10 hours ago80+ male: a recent amputee, wheelchair bound waiting for prosthetics, suffering from delirium. Who can best provide a full evaluation and suggest the right type of facility?
8 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Answered Nov 22, 2025Diabetes and confusion/depression.
3 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Oct 23, 2025My dad is a pain in the a$$ to deal with. He’s 88, divorced 2x, lives alone. He’s negative w/ constant criticism of his family. What to do?
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A cautionary tale of a family caregiver.
2 CommentsJanPeck123 Commented May 18, 2025Please has anyone been told that they can't live alone anymore? That they will need someone to care for them and assist them.
8 CommentsAlvaDeer Commented Aug 2023Delirium as Reaction to COVID Booster.
9 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Jun 2022Need someone to talk to sharing the same experience... loneliness, hopelessness and extreme anxiety...
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