5 Ways to Control Diabetes in Seniors

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For elderly people who have diabetes, it’s important that their health is closely monitored. It is also best that they manage their condition holistically, making lifestyle and diet choices that can help avoid complications brought by diabetes.

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As a caregiver, it’s your duty to keep track of your elderly loved ones’ health, particularly their insulin or blood sugar level. You have to also ensure that other people, such as professional caregivers, can give the same special care that you provide your own loved ones.

To help you, here are 5 things that you can do to help control diabetes in your senior loved ones.

5 Ways to Control Diabetes in Seniors

1. Know your enemy. When it comes to diabetes, there are things that your senior loved ones must avoid in order to manage their condition. Know what diabetes is, the type your loved ones have, as well as symptoms, treatment, medication, complications, and more.

2. Know the ABCs. Basically, diabetes maintenance is all about controlling A-A1C (blood glucose average), B-blood pressure, and C-cholesterol.

3. Watch their diet. A lot of the problems brought by diabetes can be managed by making careful and thoughtful lifestyle and eating choices. Control portions of lean meat and poultry, and make sure they eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. A low-fat and high-fiber diet is also important.

4. Check their lifestyle. Are they always sleeping late? Do they smoke or drink? Check their lifestyle and make the necessary adjustments. Encourage your elderly loved ones to be active, or at least to go out and walk in the mornings instead of being holed up in the house. This can do wonders not just to their health but also to their mood and well-being.

5. Regular check-ups. Have their physician closely monitor their health through regular check-ups. This can help prevent complications because any problem can be spotted or anticipated before they get worse or cause irreversible damage.

At Blessed Home, we ensure that our staff are educated about the common diseases of seniors, including diabetes. We can take care of your loved ones in a safe, secure, and private environment.

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