If you are caring for a loved one with diabetes, it’s important that you know how to recognize and manage low blood sugar levels (this is known as hypoglycemia).
Getting to the heart of matter when you have diabetes
Unfortunately, having diabetes means you’re more likely to develop heart disease, and have an increased risk for stroke and heart attack. But by managing your diabetes and maintaining some healthy lifestyle habits, you can still do lots to protect your heart for the long-term.
What are the blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes?
Blood glucose targets for elderly people with type 2 diabetes are generally the same as other adults with type 2 diabetes.
Information for caregivers: managing high blood sugar in people with diabetes
If you are caring for a loved one with diabetes, it’s important that you know how to recognize and manage high blood sugar levels (this is known as hyperglycemia).
Christine: you don’t need to feel guilty
People with type 2 diabetes write back to their younger selves, to share personal insights and reflect on their experience of living with diabetes and starting on insulin therapy. Now retired, Christine was the kind of nurse you’d hope for if you ever needed one. Confident, energetic and kind.
How to manage your diabetes waste in a green environment
If you have diabetes, you inevitably produce a fair share of waste via used supplies, such as needles, lancets and test strips.
