Does your elderly loved one have diabetes? If so, it is crucial they are managing it well at home. Sure, they will be going to doctor’s appointments. The doctor will have a treatment plan for your elderly loved one. They will need to follow everything their doctor says to do. However, there may be some other tips for managing diabetes at home that could benefit your elderly loved one, as well. You or a home care provider can help your loved one to follow through with these tips.
Blood Sugar Checks
It is crucial that your elderly loved one is checking their blood sugar levels often. They need to keep these levels stabilized, so they don’t experience an emergency situation. If blood sugar levels are too low or too high, your elderly loved one may need to go into the ER to get things under control. If you talk to your elderly loved one’s doctor, they will let you know what levels the blood sugar should range from at certain times of the day.
Weight Management
Unfortunately, there are many people who have diabetes that experience complications due to being overweight or obese. This is why it is very important that your elderly loved one is managing their weight. They may even want to ask their doctor what a healthy weight range would be for them. If your elderly loved one needs some help making a weight management plan, that includes dieting and exercise, you or an elderly care provider may want to assist them with that plan.
Getting Enough Quality Rest and Sleep
People with diabetes are more likely to experience complications if they aren’t getting quality rest and sleep. There are numerous reasons for this. For one thing, if someone isn’t sleeping well, it puts extra stress on their body. Not only that, but when people who have diabetes don’t get quality rest and sleep, it can cause their blood sugar levels to get out of control. If your elderly loved one isn’t resting or sleeping well, it may be time to help set them up better bedtime or naptime routines. If they still can’t get quality sleep, they should see their doctor about this.
Conclusion
These are some of the diabetes management tips that your elderly loved one should use at home. If they need assistance, you or home care providers can help them out. If there are any complications or things don’t seem right with their blood sugar levels, make sure your or an elder care provider takes your elderly loved one to see their doctor.
Sources
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/managing-diabetes
https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/managing/index.html
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