Dementia, diabetes and care homes

IntroductionImprove or support overall quality of lifeAvoidance of hypoglycaemic episodesFocus on the “here and now” elements of controlDecrease the risks of malnutritionConclusionReferences Introduction As the care of elderly patients becomes more progressive, it is important to re-evaluate and consider the everyday implications a diagnosis or treatment may have on the individual. Dementia and diabetes are common conditions that are often treated in isolation, while it is their interaction that can also predispose people to poor outcomes. Managing diabetes holistically in this vulnerable demographic will hopefully aid in reducing dementia’s inherent risk of hypoglycaemia and malnutrition, while also limiting hospital admissions