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Information about type 2 diabetes abounds on the Internet. But which sources are reliable, and who has the best tips, tools, and advice? This list includes 10 excellent sit...
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Maintaining a healthy weight is a major step in diabetes prevention. If the person you're caring for is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, you can help him stave off t...
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What is stress, and how does it affect blood glucose levels in someone with type 2 diabetes?
What is stress? Stress is a physiological response to a perceived attack or a...
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In dating lingo, it's known as "reading the memo." There's the bore who rambles on about himself the entire evening (narcissist), the annoying guy who orders for ...
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It's vitally important for someone with type 2 diabetes to take good care of her toenails to prevent a small problem, like an ingrown or raggedly nail, from becoming big tr...
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Healthy habits for someone with type 2 diabetesTo keep type 2 diabetes under control, a person needs to maintain a healthy weight, eat a variety of nutritious foods, get so...
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Specific problems older adults face with type 2 diabetes
There's no denying that an older adult with type 2 diabetes faces significant hurdles in keeping the disease under...
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The exact underlying cause of diabetes remains a mystery, though the question is the subject of extensive scientific study. What researchers do know is that both genetics (...
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How hearing loss developsIf the person you're caring for doesn't always answer your questions, he may not be ignoring you. Gradual hearing loss as one ages -- presbycusis (...
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There are two laboratory blood tests used to arrive at a diabetes diagnosis:The first is called a fasting plasma glucose test. This test requires a blood sample after an ov...
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It's not unusual for an older adult to react to a diabetes diagnosis with denial and depression. A person's attitude toward his diagnosis -- whether he views it as a challe...
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What is hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHNS)?When steps aren't taken to lower high blood sugar, serious complications can result. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemi...
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Information about type 2 diabetes abounds on the Internet. But which sources are reliable, and who has the best tips, tools, and advice? This list includes 10 excellent sit...
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If your parent has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes (and the most common form of the disease in seniors), it's essential to get i...
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Routine checkups
How often should your parent with type 2 diabetes see her diabetes doctor? The ADA recommends quarterly appointments for people who take insulin or who h...
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If your parent has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult-onset diabetes (and the most common form of the disease in seniors), it's essential to get i...
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In dating lingo, it's known as "reading the memo." There's the bore who rambles on about himself the entire evening (narcissist), the annoying guy who orders for...
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What does "type 2 diabetes" mean? Type 2 diabetes is one of two main kinds of diabetes and is the most common form of the disease. The other kind is known as type...
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The warning signs for type 2 diabetes include:Unusual thirst, appetite, or fatigue.Frequent urination or urinary tract infections.Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet....
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Type 2 diabetes management: What is low blood sugar?Low blood sugar occurs when a person's blood sugar level drops too low to provide enough energy for the body's activitie...
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What is ketoacidosis, and how do you treat it?Ketoacidosis -- also known as diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA -- occurs when harmfully high levels of ketones build up in the bl...
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Hypoglycemia and type 2 diabetes
What is hypoglycemia unawareness?
Hypoglycemia unawareness occurs when someone has low blood sugar without any symptoms, or he is unable ...
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Diabetes management: High blood sugar and its symptomsWhat is high blood sugar?High blood sugar, technically known as hyperglycemia, can occur when blood glucose stays too ...
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How to deal with multiple diagnoses including diabetesEven if you're caring for someone who's still sharp as a tack, he may suffer from age-related ailments such as poor vi...
