I was picking up dinner at our local Chipotle restaurant the other day. Printed on our takeout bag was a wonderful story about aging and our continuing contribution to society. I felt this story was worth sharing. The author is Paulo Coelho. He is one of the artists Chipotle is featuring in their Cultivating Thought- Author Series. To find…
“Growing old isn’t for sissies”-Bette Davis No truer words have been spoken. By the age of 65, 80% of us will have one chronic condition such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer. Half of the 80% will have at least two. By the age of 80, virtually none of us will escape a chronic condition.…
There was an excellent article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on January 27th, 2015 entitled Diabetes in the elderly: safe sugar isn’t simple.( http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2015/01/27/Diabetes-in-the-elderly-safe-sugar-isn-t-simple/stories/201502020003.) I encourage anyone with diabetes and their caregivers to read this article. The article talks about the need for an individualized approach to controlling blood sugar. Blood sugar goals, such as your…