{"id":439367,"date":"2025-12-11T22:43:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T21:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/senior-diabetes-monitoring-feet-hypoglycemia-hyperglycemia-shared-roles\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T02:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T01:03:08","slug":"senior-diabetes-monitoring-feet-hypoglycemia-hyperglycemia-shared-roles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/senior-diabetes-monitoring-feet-hypoglycemia-hyperglycemia-shared-roles\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Diabetes: Monitoring, Feet, Hypo\/Hyperglycemia \u2013 Shared Roles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Article HTML v8.5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;HTML stylis\u00e9&#8221;]<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800&#038;display=swap\" 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.dynseo-feature-card{padding:18px}.dynseo-article .dynseo-feature-card img{max-width:80px}.dynseo-article .dynseo-feature-card h4{font-size:1rem}.dynseo-article .dynseo-feature-card p{font-size:.85rem}.dynseo-article .dynseo-button{padding:12px 20px;font-size:.95rem}.dynseo-article .dynseo-cta{padding:20px 18px}.dynseo-article .dynseo-cta h3{font-size:1.15rem}.dynseo-article .dynseo-cta p{font-size:.9rem}.dynseo-article .dynseo-intro{padding:12px 15px;font-size:.95rem}.dynseo-article .dynseo-tip-box{padding:18px}.dynseo-article .styled-list li,.dynseo-article ul li{padding-left:22px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:.95rem}.dynseo-article .styled-list li::before,.dynseo-article ul li::before{width:8px;height:8px;top:7px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"dynseo-article\">\n<div class=\"dynseo-intro\"><strong>Estimated reading time: 16 minutes<\/strong>\n<pee>Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions among elderly people, affecting approximately 20% of those over 75 years old. Its daily management requires constant vigilance and close coordination between healthcare professionals, home care assistants, and the person themselves. For home care workers, understanding the basics of diabetes, knowing how to recognize warning signs, and knowing the limits of their role is essential to effectively contribute to the safety and well-being of the diabetic individuals they support.<\/pee>\n<pee>This comprehensive guide presents the fundamentals of diabetes, blood glucose monitoring, prevention of complications (especially podiatric), recognition and management of hypo and hyperglycemia, and the role of each actor in this shared care approach.<\/pee><\/div>\n<nav class=\"dynseo-toc\">\n<div class=\"toc-title\">\ud83d\udccb Sommaire<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #ffeca7\"><a href=\"#section-1\">Understanding Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #e73469\"><a href=\"#section-2\">Blood Glucose Monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #a9e2e4\"><a href=\"#section-3\">Diabetic Diet<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #5e5ed7\"><a href=\"#section-4\">Diabetic Feet: Critical Vigilance<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #5268c9\"><a href=\"#section-5\">Recognizing and Responding to Glycemic Emergencies<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #ffeca7\"><a href=\"#section-6\">Shared Roles in Diabetes Management<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #e73469\"><a href=\"#section-7\">Cognitive Stimulation and Diabetes<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #a9e2e4\"><a href=\"#section-8\">Training and Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"border-left:4px solid #5e5ed7\"><a href=\"#section-9\">Conclusion: Daily Balance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-1\">Understanding Diabetes<\/h2>\n<h3>What is Diabetes?<\/h3>\n<pee>Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by excess sugar (glucose) in the blood. This hyperglycemia results from a defect in the production or action of insulin, the hormone that allows glucose to enter cells.<\/pee>\n<strong>Type 2 diabetes<\/strong> is by far the most common in elderly people (90% of cases). It involves:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Resistance of cells to the action of insulin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Progressive decrease in insulin production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pee>It develops gradually, often associated with overweight and sedentary lifestyle.<\/pee>\n<strong>Type 1 diabetes<\/strong> is rarer and usually occurs in young people. The pancreas no longer produces insulin and insulin treatment is essential.<\/p>\n<h3>The Risks of Uncontrolled Diabetes<\/h3>\n<pee>Poorly controlled diabetes, over the long term, leads to serious complications:<\/pee>\n<strong>Cardiovascular complications<\/strong>: heart attack, stroke, peripheral arterial disease.<br \/>\n<strong>Kidney complications<\/strong>: kidney failure that may require dialysis.<br \/>\n<strong>Eye complications<\/strong>: diabetic retinopathy that can lead to blindness.<br \/>\n<strong>Neurological complications<\/strong>: neuropathy (nerve damage, especially in the feet).<br \/>\n<strong>Infectious complications<\/strong>: increased vulnerability to infections.<br \/>\n<strong>Podiatric complications<\/strong>: foot wounds that can progress to gangrene and amputation.<\/p>\n<h3>Treatment Objectives<\/h3>\n<pee>The goal is to maintain blood glucose within an acceptable range to prevent complications, while avoiding dangerous hypoglycemia.<\/pee>\n<pee>In elderly people, targets are often less strict than in younger patients, because the risk of hypoglycemia is more dangerous in the short term than that of moderate hyperglycemia.<\/pee>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-2\">Blood Glucose Monitoring<\/h2>\n<h3>Monitoring Tools<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Self-monitoring of blood glucose<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Measurement of capillary blood glucose (at the fingertip)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>With a glucose meter and test strips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Variable frequency depending on type of treatment and medical instructions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Laboratory measurement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Reflects blood glucose balance over the past 3 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Performed every 3 to 4 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Continuous glucose monitors<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Small sensors placed under the skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Continuously measure interstitial glucose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Increasingly used, even in elderly people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Role of Home Care Assistants in Monitoring<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What home care assistants can do<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Remind the person to check their blood glucose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Observe that monitoring is performed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Record results if the person requests it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Report abnormal values to the nurse or doctor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What home care assistants CANNOT do<\/strong> (reserved for healthcare providers):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Perform capillary blood glucose testing (except with specific authorization)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Interpret results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Modify treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exceptions<\/strong>: in certain contexts and with specific training, home care assistants may be authorized to perform capillary blood glucose testing under the responsibility of the coordinating nurse.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-3\">Diabetic Diet<\/h2>\n<h3>Basic Principles<\/h3>\n<pee>The modern diabetic diet is no longer a severely restrictive diet but a balanced diet:<\/pee>\n<strong>Meal regularity<\/strong>: three meals a day at regular times, possibly with snacks.<br \/>\n<strong>Carbohydrate balance<\/strong>: carbohydrates (starches, fruits, sweet products) are allowed but in controlled amounts and distributed throughout the day.<br \/>\n<strong>Limit fast sugars<\/strong>: sodas, candies, pastries&#8230; especially between meals.<br \/>\n<strong>Favor fiber<\/strong>: vegetables, whole fruits, whole grains, which slow glucose absorption.<br \/>\n<strong>Monitor fats<\/strong>: limit saturated fats (butter, deli meats, cheese) to prevent cardiovascular complications.<\/p>\n<h3>The Role of Home Care Assistants<\/h3>\n<p><strong>During shopping<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Help choose appropriate products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Be vigilant about &#8220;traps&#8221; (products &#8220;reduced&#8221; in sugars but high in fats, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>During meal preparation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Apply the dietitian&#8217;s advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Balance meals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Vary the diet to maintain pleasure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>During meals<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Ensure the person eats enough (risk of malnutrition + hypoglycemia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Respect meal times, especially if the person is on insulin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"section-divider\">\u25c6 \u25c6 \u25c6<\/div>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-4\">Diabetic Feet: Critical Vigilance<\/h2>\n<h3>Why Are Feet at Risk?<\/h3>\n<pee>Diabetes weakens the feet in two ways:<\/pee>\n<strong>Neuropathy<\/strong>: the nerves in the feet are affected, resulting in:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Loss of sensation (the person no longer feels injuries)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Foot deformities (favoring abnormal pressure points)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Dry and fragile skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Arteriopathy<\/strong>: the arteries in the legs narrow, resulting in:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Poor blood circulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Difficult healing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Risk of gangrene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Daily Prevention<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Daily foot inspection<\/strong> is fundamental:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Look at each foot, top, bottom, between toes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Use a mirror if the person cannot see<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Look for: redness, wounds, cracks, corns, calluses, fungal infections, ingrown toenails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hygiene care<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Daily washing with lukewarm water (not hot, risk of unfelt burn)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Careful drying, especially between toes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Moisturizing with cream (not between toes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Cut nails straight, without cutting corners (or entrust to chiropodist)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Footwear<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Comfortable, well-fitting shoes without injurious inner seams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Cotton socks, without thick seams, changed daily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Never walk barefoot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to avoid<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Prolonged foot baths (maceration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Hot water bottle or radiator against feet (burn)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Self-treating corns or calluses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Using corrosive products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Role of Home Care Assistants<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Inspect feet<\/strong> during bathing: immediately report any abnormality.<br \/>\n<strong>Apply hygiene care<\/strong> according to recommendations.<br \/>\n<strong>Alert<\/strong> in case of:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Wound, even small<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Redness that does not disappear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Swelling, warmth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Discharge, bad odor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Pain (if felt)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pee>A foot wound in a diabetic person is an EMERGENCY requiring prompt medical consultation.<\/pee>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-5\">Recognizing and Responding to Glycemic Emergencies<\/h2>\n<h3>Hypoglycemia<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>\n<pee>Blood glucose that is too low (generally < 0.70 g\/L). This is the most immediate emergency in a treated diabetic person.<\/pee>\n<strong>Causes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Missed or insufficient meal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Unusual physical activity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Medication overdose (insulin, sulfonylureas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Error in timing of medication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Signs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Sweating, pallor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Trembling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Intense hunger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Sudden fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Concentration problems, confusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Visual disturbances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Unusual behavior (irritability, aggression)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Dizziness, feeling faint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to do<\/strong>:\n<pee>1. Don&#8217;t panic<\/pee>\n<pee>2. If the person is conscious and can swallow:<\/pee>\n<pee>&#8211; Immediately give fast sugar: 3 sugar cubes, a glass of fruit juice, a spoonful of honey<\/pee>\n<pee>&#8211; Wait 15 minutes<\/pee>\n<pee>&#8211; Repeat if signs persist<\/pee>\n<pee>&#8211; Then give a snack (bread, biscuit) to stabilize<\/pee>\n<pee>3. If the person is unconscious or cannot swallow:<\/pee>\n<pee>&#8211; Do not give anything by mouth (risk of choking)<\/pee>\n<pee>&#8211; Call emergency services (15) immediately<\/pee>\n<pee>&#8211; Place in recovery position if necessary<\/pee>\n<h3>Hyperglycemia<\/h3>\n<p><strong>What is it?<\/strong>\n<pee>Blood glucose that is too high. It is less urgent in the short term than hypoglycemia but must be reported.<\/pee>\n<strong>Causes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Diet too rich in sugars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Forgotten medication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Infection, intercurrent illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Corticosteroids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Signs<\/strong> (often less clear than hypoglycemia):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Intense thirst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Abundant urination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Blurred vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What to do<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Encourage drinking water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Check that treatment was taken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Report to nurse or doctor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Close monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Red alert<\/strong>: if very high hyperglycemia (> 3 g\/L) + nausea\/vomiting + rapid breathing + confusion: call emergency services (15) (risk of diabetic coma).<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-6\">Shared Roles in Diabetes Management<\/h2>\n<h3>The Doctor<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Makes the diagnosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Prescribes treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Sets blood glucose targets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Adjusts treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Monitors complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Nurse<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Performs capillary blood glucose testing if necessary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Administers insulin if prescribed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Educates patient on self-monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Monitors feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Coordinates care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Dietitian<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Establishes an adapted meal plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Educates on carbohydrate equivalents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Adapts to tastes and habits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Podiatrist<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Specialized foot care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Prevention of lesions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Regular consultations (reimbursed for at-risk diabetics)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Home Care Assistants<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Observe and report abnormalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Help with balanced diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Remind about medication intake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Inspect feet during bathing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Recognize signs of hypo\/hyperglycemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Apply first response measures in case of hypoglycemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Transmit information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Diabetic Person and Their Family<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Actively participate in their care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Follow recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Report difficulties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>Know warning signs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"section-divider\">\u25c6 \u25c6 \u25c6<\/div>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-7\">Cognitive Stimulation and Diabetes<\/h2>\n<h3>The Link Between Diabetes and Cognition<\/h3>\n<pee>Diabetes increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Repeated hypoglycemia can also impair cognitive functions.<\/pee>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/scarlett-brain-games-for-seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SCARLETT-1.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SCARLETT-1.png\" alt=\"Programme EDITH - Jeux de m\u00e9moire adapt\u00e9s\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" \/><\/a><\/a>\n<pee>The <strong>SCARLETT<\/strong> program from DYNSEO allows stimulation of cognitive functions in elderly diabetic people. Maintaining regular cognitive activity contributes to overall well-being and can help preserve the abilities necessary for daily diabetes management (treatment adherence, recognition of warning signs&#8230;).<\/pee>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-8\">Training and Resources<\/h2>\n<h3>Training for Better Support<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/supporting-seniors-in-a-different-way-play-to-stimulate-and-share\/\" target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Stimuler-et-cr\u00e9er-d\u2026-Anglais.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Stimuler-et-cr\u00e9er-d\u2026-Anglais.jpg\" alt=\"Formation DYNSEO - Stimuler et cr\u00e9er du lien\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" \/><\/a><\/a>\n<pee>The <strong>&#8220;Stimulate and Create Connection with DYNSEO Games&#8221;<\/strong> training develops essential relational skills for supporting people with chronic diseases like diabetes.<\/pee>\n<h3>Practical Resources<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/homecare-toolbox\/\" target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/boite-a-outils-de-laide-a-domicile.png\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/boite-a-outils-de-laide-a-domicile.png\" alt=\"Bo\u00eete \u00e0 outils de l'aide \u00e0 domicile DYNSEO\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\" \/><\/a><\/a>\n<pee>The <strong>Home Care Assistant&#8217;s Toolbox<\/strong> from DYNSEO offers concrete resources for supporting people with chronic conditions.<\/pee>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"dynseo-section\">\n<h2 id=\"section-9\">Conclusion: Daily Balance<\/h2>\n<pee>Diabetes management is a constant balance between diet, treatment, and monitoring. This balance is everyone&#8217;s responsibility: doctor, nurse, dietitian, podiatrist, home care assistant, and of course the person themselves.<\/pee>\n<pee>Home care assistants, through their daily presence, play a key role:<\/pee>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>In observing and reporting abnormalities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>In helping with balanced diet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>In foot inspection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>In recognizing glycemic emergencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li>In transmitting information to the care team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pee>Knowing your responsibilities and limits, observing carefully, transmitting faithfully: these are the pillars of safe support for diabetic persons.<\/pee>\n<pee>DYNSEO supports professionals with cognitive stimulation tools, training, and practical resources. Because supporting a chronic disease means supporting a life, day after day.<\/pee>\n<pee><\/pee>\n<strong>Additional DYNSEO Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/brain-games-apps\/scarlett-brain-games-for-seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\">SCARLETT Program &#8211; Memory games adapted for seniors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/courses\/supporting-seniors-in-a-different-way-play-to-stimulate-and-share\/\" target=\"_blank\">&#8220;Stimulate and Create Connection with DYNSEO Games&#8221; Training<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"styled-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynseo.com\/en\/homecare-toolbox\/\" target=\"_blank\">Home Care Assistant&#8217;s Toolbox<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pee><\/pee>\n<em>Article written by DYNSEO, specialist in digital solutions for healthy aging and support for cognitive disorders.<\/em><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243;][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243;][et_pb_code]<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What percentage of elderly people over 75 are affected by diabetes?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Approximately 20% of people over 75 years old are affected by diabetes, making it one of the most common chronic conditions among elderly people.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the main difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in elderly patients?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common in elderly people (90% of cases) and involves resistance of cells to insulin action and progressive decrease in insulin production. 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