The elderly & diabetes.

[harryhuggins2]

The majority of the elderly suffer harsh times indeed, whether its financially, mentally, physically they suffer indeed. But what makes this suffering even greater is 'diabetes'. Take for instance my Granddad, Roy Huggins, man of 85 years old. Survived awful bowel cancer and battled through many other illness that the elderly tend to encounter, yet diabetes did not become a barrier for him; it was not an easy trip I assure you but it was not a 'to hard to handle' situation either. Adjustments had to be made, food switched around (e.g diabetic ice cream, etc..). Perhaps the most difficult part about actually having diabetes is the dreaded injections. 3 times a day, before meals. Not exactly painful just time consuming but cope-able. For this I would thank the NHS of Britain for their great and valuable free services.

 

[Hobs]

As an injecting Granddad with diabetes amongst other health problems, I accepted some years ago that its not much use giving in to illnes, but fighting it head on is the only way to go and I expect many of advanced years will tell you the same. We only get one chance at life and its up to each individual how they steer a course though it until the light goes out. To give in, unless in diabolocal pain, is not really an option :thumbup:

 

[StephenM]

I am convinced that if it is possible battling on is the best option. Sadly my impression is that once a diabetic goes into a care/nursing home diabetic control becomes (very) poor frequently resulting in premature death.