Patient's question:
Recently, because I successfully completed a project, the company gave me a week off. During this time, I want to bring my 74-year-old grandmother over for a few days to take care of her and accompany her to explore the surroundings. However, my grandmother has diabetes and high blood pressure. Doctor, my grandmother is 74 years old and has diabetes and high blood pressure. What should I pay attention to when taking care of her?Doctor's answer:
For elderly patients with diabetes and hypertension, the main task is to control blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Long-term oral antihypertensive and hypoglycemic medications should be taken. Daily life should pay attention to maintaining adequate rest and proper diet. The diet should be based on lightness, and it is absolutely not advisable to overeat greasy foods, interfere with salt intake, or consume high-sugar foods. At the same time, auxiliary treatment with traditional Chinese medicine can be adopted.