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My father passed away; leaving diabetic mother home alone?
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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1897792"><p>I am very sorry to hear about your situations. </p><p></p><p>I expect it must be very difficult to think about your mother's condition especially after losing your father so recently. </p><p>Have you spoken to her about what she wants? She may appreciate your concern but she may not want to be the added burden of senior safety or symptom detectors.</p><p>Every 63 year old is different and every person with diabetes is different so it is not easy to know how your mother will cope or what she likes. </p><p>If your concern is that she will be alone for long periods of time whilst you are working, are there any groups your mother can join and spend time with. I am not suggesting they look after her diabetes but they can keep an eye on her and spot if she is behaving as if her BG is not under control. </p><p></p><p>Another thought is whether it is possible to fund a CGM or Libre for your mother? I ask because many of these can be monitored remotely which would give you the chance to keep an eye on your mother BG whilst you are away and contact her if you are concerned by high or low readings.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1897792"] I am very sorry to hear about your situations. I expect it must be very difficult to think about your mother's condition especially after losing your father so recently. Have you spoken to her about what she wants? She may appreciate your concern but she may not want to be the added burden of senior safety or symptom detectors. Every 63 year old is different and every person with diabetes is different so it is not easy to know how your mother will cope or what she likes. If your concern is that she will be alone for long periods of time whilst you are working, are there any groups your mother can join and spend time with. I am not suggesting they look after her diabetes but they can keep an eye on her and spot if she is behaving as if her BG is not under control. Another thought is whether it is possible to fund a CGM or Libre for your mother? I ask because many of these can be monitored remotely which would give you the chance to keep an eye on your mother BG whilst you are away and contact her if you are concerned by high or low readings. [/QUOTE]
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