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Diabetes is a disorder in which the pancreas produces too little insulin with the result that the body is unable to adequately metabolize sugar.

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  1. Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Disease
    LightBridge
    Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia. Among persons at otherwise low risk of developing AD, having DM2 may increase that risk three to …
  2. Diabetes in Older People - A Disease You Can Manage
    National Institute on Aging
    Diabetes is a serious disease. It happens when your blood levels of glucose, a form of sugar, are too high. Diabetes can lead to dangerous health problems.
  3. Tips for Safe Medication Use and Storage
    This list offers suggestions for safely managing, storing and using medications.
  4. Home Care Schedule and Activities Record
    Use this form to provide instructions to a caregiver and to document what occurred during the shift.
  5. Tips for Traveling with an Older Adult
    This checklist offers suggestions when you are traveling with an aging adult.
  6. Emergency Contact and Medical Form
    This form helps document contact information and medical history in the case of an emergency.
  7. List of Current Medications
    This checklist helps keep track of all the medications that your loved one uses.
  8. Link Between Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimer's Disease
    LightBridge
    There is growing evidence for a link between cardiovascular (heart) disease and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Both diseases share common risk factors including hypertension (high blood pressure), cholesterol, diabetes, o…
  9. Brain Health - Successful Aging
    Alzheimer's Foundation of America
  10. Aging and Your Eyes
    National Institute on Aging
    Some changes are more serious than others, but no matter what the problem, there are things you can do to protect your vision.
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