Patient's question:
My grandfather has had diabetes for over ten years. He always says he is very thirsty and needs to drink a lot of water every day. He also often feels sticky in his mouth, and his whole body is very thin. Additionally, his urine is foamy. He almost never eats sweets and mostly eats high-gluten flatbreads. With diabetes for over ten years and currently in poor condition, what should he do?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes for many years, complications may occur. The patient is elderly and currently requires a systematic and thorough examination to understand the condition of renal function and cardiac function. Blood sugar needs to be controlled at an appropriate level to prevent hypoglycemic events. Oral anticoagulant medication is needed to prevent painless myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction in diabetes. Medications for blood sugar reduction should be determined based on the condition of renal function. Comprehensive evaluation of treatment, with input from multidisciplinary doctors, should be conducted to formulate a safe treatment plan.