Diabetes is one of the most common health concerns of elderly people. For those who are caring for their elderly loved one, such as an aging parent, it’s important to know the ins and outs of their health and help prevent elderly diabetes as much as possible. However, if your senior loved ones has already developed diabetes, worry not–there are many ways to control it before it becomes a serious health threat.

Being a caregiver for a parent or loved one with elderly diabetes can be tricky, though. you have to properly monitor and manage many aspects of their health and lifestyle, especially their diet.

Here are some tips that can help you control elderly diabetes in your loved one.

1. Be well-informed about diabetes. Know about diabetes, the types, and which one your elderly loved one has. The more you know about it, the better you can prepare and take care of your elderly loved one. You should also know the signs and the consequences should your neglect proper care.

2. Control the ABCs. You must know the ABCs when dealing with diabetes:

• A – blood glucose average (A1C)
• B – blood pressure
• C – Cholesterol

3. Watch what they eat. Maintaining a low-sugar, diabetes friendly diet is important. Make sure they eat healthy food and have controlled portions of meat, and less to no fat, salt, cholesterol in their diet.

4. Have a healthy, active lifestyle. Include a simple exercise as part of their elderly routine. Having them regularly do physical activities can do wonders for their health, well-being, and confidence.

5. Get regular check-ups. Regularly visit your doctor to closely monitor your diabetes and watch out for any complications.

Do you have a loved one with elderly diabetes? Perhaps you need someone to look after them while you’re away.