My 93 yr old dad with fairly new T2D, difficulty following diabetic diet
Dad doesn't cook, though his 88 yr old wife does. She's cooked the same way her entire adult life, and isn't having success switching to a diabetic cooking style for dad. I totally get that on her part. Dad's A1C's are good, but his daily sugars are high in the a.m., better in the afternoon and evening. When his sugar is high he is quite dizzy. His other symptom is sporadic severe leg pain, which we suppose is diabetic neuropathy. Because his A1Cs are good, his insurance would not pay for Ozempic or other semaglutide - happily, he can afford to pay out of pocket (he could stand to lose 20 pounds, BTW). I want to talk to his doctor about putting him on a medication so he doesn't have to battle with a diet. Is that a reasonable solution?
Hello
, This is a good question. You have some decisions to make. This is just my take on this. My father is 90. When I asked my doctor about his eating habits, she always said - let him eat whatever he wants. If he needs medication, they will prescribe it for him. He does get up every morning and take a walk, so his weight is okay. If your father is having symptoms, they will probably put him on medication anyway. My suggestion is to talk to his doctor and see what they suggest. Thanks for sharing. Diane (Team Member) Thank you.
