Diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of older adults, often leading to complications such as vision problems, nerve pain, and even cognitive decline if left unmanaged. For seniors, recognizing the early symptoms of diabetes is crucial to preventing severe health issues and maintaining a good quality of life. In older adults, diabetes symptoms can sometimes be subtle or mistaken for normal aging. By understanding the warning signs, family members and caregivers can help seniors seek medical attention early and better manage their condition. Common Early Symptoms of Diabetes in Seniors 1. Increased Thirst and Frequent Urination One of
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55 to 70 Year Old Women and Men With Prediabetes Get Stronger Bones With Football Training
Engaging in a friendly game of football at the age of 60 or 70 years old would be unthinkable to most. But when a group of seniors, ages 55 to 70, underwent 16 weeks of football training – combined with a healthy diet, they reportedly experienced a noticeable increase in heart and bone health. In a study conducted by researchers at the University of Denmark and the University of Faroe Islands, “untrained middle-aged and elderly people with prediabetes” showed results of increased protein hormone and bone serum levels by 23 percent in the femoral neck and 52 percent in the
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Dr. Oz Gets Tough on Diabetes
As many as 26 million Americans have diabetes and shockingly, as many as 79 million adults have pre-diabetes. Type 2, which is the most common form, is preventable. Therefore, the decisions that we as Americans make every time we sit down to eat can either accelerate our chances to develop type 2 diabetes or prevent it. According to the American Diabetes Association, “in type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body
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