Father with type 1 and Alzheimer's

[Sheila Ashley]

Hi, my father has had type 1 diabetes for over 50 years. He is currently 79 and was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. I'm concerned that he will soon lose the ability to monitor his blood sugar levels and administer his insulin. Is there any technology available that can measure blood sugar levels and administer appropriate levels of insulin automatically? Has anyone had experience of diabetes and Alzheimer's?

 

[Northerner]

Hi Sheila, we do get people posting about this problem from time to time, so hopefully someone will be along to share their experiences. I think this is a worry for many of us with diabetes as we get older. You might find the following links helpful:

Some general information:
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-t...98.1004609027.1508408924-991543797.1497762172

A document made re: dementia
https://diabetes-resources-producti...storage/2017-08/DL_Dementia_leaflet_Final.pdf