What is the normal blood sugar level for an 80 year old ?
September 23, 2022The elderly or older person gets diabetes when their blood glucose, also called blood sugar becomes too high. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form to develop as we get older. Blood sugar levels fluctuate constantly during the day, so it is important that you do regular blood glucose testing, and monitor what you eat and drink to get a better understanding of how best to manage the condition. This can help prevent you from developing other diabetes-related health problems. So, what should the normal blood sugar level reading be for a man aged 70 years old. What…
The Ultimate Guide to Walkers and Rollators (12 of your questions answered)
Before buying a walker or rollator it’s important that you find out the differences between them and which one is best suited for your needs. Hopefully this guide will give you all the information you need to…
Can a 70 year old plus elderly man build muscle ?
As you get older, your muscle mass naturally decreases, but this doesn’t mean it’s not too late to start rebuilding your aging muscles. In addition to a good diet and the right lifestyle changes, to effectively build…
Why are falls a bigger deal for elderly people ?
Getting older for many of us is a slow, gradual and natural process. We start to feel a bit stiffer in our joints when we wake in the morning, we are less flexible with reduced strength, stamina…
How many steps should a 70 year old walk in a day ?
Many elderly and seniors feel that they are too old to start exercising, they feel weak, tired or just too lazy to exercise regularly in the form of walking. In fact, around 1 in 4 older people…
What is the hardest part about getting older ?
As time goes on getting older becomes more and more daunting with inevitable changes to our physical and mental health, loss of function and independence. At some point or other we have all thought about what problems…
Best Recumbent Exercise Bikes for Seniors
A recumbent exercise bike (a stationary exercise bike, with a back support) is an excellent piece of equipment for almost anyone looking to improve their fitness. From keep fit fanatics and athletes to the elderly and seniors,…
Best Seat Cushions for Chairs
We all love to sit for long periods, whether it’s watching television, reading, listening to music or just relaxing. The problem is that most of the seats we sit on are not very comfortable, or well-designed to…
Best Diabetic Shoes for Women
People who suffer from Diabetes know only too well that their health is affected, which can sometimes limit their physical well-being and ability to carry out daily activities. Wearing specially designed shoes can help reduce the risk…
Best House Slippers for Women
Each year in the UK around 1 in 3 adults over 65 who live at home will have at least one fall a year, and about half of these will have more frequent falls. One of the…
Best Non Slip Bath Mats
What’s the best non slip bath mat for you ? For those with reduced strength, balance and co-ordination taking a bath safely can be a real problem. Even with additional grab rails in the bath to support…
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