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Common Diseases - Diabetes

 

Common Diseases - DiabetesDiabetes is considered by many in the medical profession to be a lifestyle disease as it is often caused by high sugar and fat intakes. However, diabetes in old age is an condition that is caused by the body's inability to secrete enough insulin to keep their blood sugar levels under control. Read more?
Diabetes is considered by many in the medical profession to be a lifestyle disease as it is often caused by high sugar and fat intakes. However, diabetes in old age is an condition that is caused by the body's inability to secrete enough insulin to keep their blood sugar levels under control. .Diabetes is an incurable illness, but it can be effectively treated either by diet or medication in tablet or injection form.
Diabetes itseld does not cause death. However, if can promote a number of other conditions that can be fatal. For example, particular attention has to be paid to wounds in a diabetic, as they tend to take longer to heal and can be a source of infection. Diabetes can also have an adverse effect on the functioning of the heart.
If you are caring for an elderly person with diabetes, the main issue is diet. Diabetics should not eat excessive amounts of sweet food but elderly people tend to ignore this, or not realise what they care eating could cause problems.

 
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Incontinence aids

 

Incontinence aids There may come a stage where the elderly person in your care cannot use the toilet at all. In this case, you need to take action to deal with the consequences.... [READ MORE]

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Osteoporosis and the elderly

 

Osteoporosis and the elderly Although osteoporosis can affect younger people, it is mainly associated with aging.... [READ MORE]

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Common Diseases - Dementia

 

Common Diseases - Dementia Dementia is a very common condition amongst the elderly. Dementia stems from decreasing brain activity caused by degradation and resulting damage to the connections between the brain and nerve en... [READ MORE]