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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My sister will not do her PT and is not trying to get better in the hospital. She is 67. She has diabetes. She is on Dialysis. What should I do?
19 AnswersCaringWifeAZ Answered 1 min agoMother is facing another amputation as a result of diabetic complications. I know she’s going to refuse. How do I support her?
93 AnswersMartinaS Answered Nov 9, 2024Husband (age 72) is showing early signs of dementia after a severe bout of cellulitis.
8 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Nov 4, 2024Home care: Where do I start my search?
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Please 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 2022Almost 1% of the entire US federal budget goes to cover dialysis. Yes, you read that correctly.
16 CommentsBridger46146 Commented Apr 2021Need someone to talk to sharing the same experience... loneliness, hopelessness and extreme anxiety...
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