Safely Enjoy the Holidays with These Diabetes Tips for Older Adults

There’s nothing quite as heartwarming as Thanksgiving, as we gather together in appreciation with the ones we love to celebrate the simple gift of togetherness. And, as we shared in our previous blog post, the main focus of the festivities is the classic, lavish meal that we all eagerly look forward to well in advance […]

Franklin Home Care Experts Reveal How Holiday Sweets Affect Senior Health

It’s official: we’ve approached the season of sweet treats! From frosted cookies to pecan pies to candy canes and whip cream topped cocoa, it’s impossible to ignore the variety of holiday sweets that bombard us, and the lovely memories they stir up. But what end result does this rise in sugar consumption have on our […]

The First FDA Approved Artificial Pancreas for Diabetics

If sugar ranges, finger pricks, and blood insulin shots aren’t far from the tip of your thoughts, take heart, people suffering from diabetes: the FDA has recently approved the first manufactured pancreas – a hybrid closed-loop system that comes with an insulin pump accompanied by a continuous glucose monitor. This fabulous invention does not only […]