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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Any experience with compression socks for a diabetic elder?
7 Answerswolflover451 Answered Feb 14, 2021May dad wants coffee at night for his leg pain. How can I get him to sleep?
3 AnswersI am exhausted from caring for my husband who is 75 and has both physical limitations and cognitive impairment. How do we get help?
3 AnswersDept. Of Transportation contacted me today about Mom, in response to my letter sent in February. Any experience with this?
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Need someone to talk to sharing the same experience... loneliness, hopelessness and extreme anxiety...
4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Nov 13, 2020My mother lives in another state and is not remembering to take her insulin. Any advice?
3 CommentsHi everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. I am terrified that this new year is going to be hard.
14 CommentsIsthisrealyreal Commented Jan 2020I’ve officially reached the “I give up” stage.
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