Regulation of glucose levels is a crucial part of caring for many nursing home patients. In addition to diet, exercise can also help in regulating blood sugar. Here are some great tips from Su Rollins. Thanks Su! What effect does exercise have on glucose levels? When exercising, muscles use glucose for energy. At first, the… Continue Reading
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Is An Under-Appreciated Danger Facing Many Nursing Home Patients
Posted in Diabetic Ketoacidosis, National Nursing Home IssuesDiabetes is a serious illness affecting many nursing home residents. Diabetics face an increased risk for a variety of health problems and complications, including ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a dangerous complication of diabetes that occurs when you don’t have enough insulin in your body. This serious complication is more common in people who have type… Continue Reading
Nursing Homes Not Prepared To Handle Diabetic Residents
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesThe Washington Post had an article on the growing diabetic population in nursing homes. Despite the fact that up to 25% of nursing home residents have diabetes, a study published in Diabetes Care determined many diabetic nursing home residents are not getting appropriate care according to the standards proposed by the American Diabetic Association. The study… Continue Reading