In Part One, we looked at the types of diabetes, changing treatment concepts, and directions for treatment. Here, we look at specific categories of medications, non-pharmacologic therapies, as well as on-demand insulin injections. Categories of Medication to Treat Geriatric Diabetes Metformin, approved by the FDA in 1994 for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes and…
In recent decades, new treatments for geriatric diabetes have emerged. They include dozens of new medications as well as non-pharmacologic therapies. In this two-part post, we’ll look at the range of new treatments and their associated benefits. As the world approaches the 100th anniversary of the first insulin treatment, prospects for the treatment of the…
As you begin preparations for Thanksgiving or receive invitations to attend celebrations, be sure to consider COVID-19 risks. This is especially important in light of the flu season. Seniors, of course, and particularly those with chronic conditions, are at increased risk. Still, no one is talking of skipping Thanksgiving entirely. After all, we can be…
For many seniors, COVID-19 has led to a new level of financial awareness. As a high-risk group, seniors have been forced to comply with strict quarantine orders, leaving them fewer opportunities for social interaction and more time to think (and worry) about money. Our team at David York Agency understands the intersection between COVID-19 and…