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 mom 86 years old fell three times yesterday and is now in hospital. No sign of stroke or cardiac (she has a pacemaker) just high blood sugar. Any advice?
7 AnswersScampie1 Answered Mar 20, 2023Sleeps 12+ hours a day. How do I motivate him to show interest in hobbies and/or activities?
9 AnswersZippyZee Answered Mar 18, 2023Itchy skin due to leg edema. Does anyone have experience with this?
4 AnswersNorcalAE Answered Mar 17, 2023Why won't a hospice agency authorize blood/lab work for my husband?
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9 CommentsGardenArtist Commented Jun 30, 2022Almost 1% of the entire US federal budget goes to cover dialysis. Yes, you read that correctly.
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4 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Nov 2020My mother lives in another state and is not remembering to take her insulin. Any advice?
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