Diabetes is a debilitating condition in which the body does not produce enough insulin. Produced in the pancreas, this hormone allows the cell to absorb the sugar glucose so transform it into energy. The lack of insulin causes glucose to remain and accumulate in the blood, which leads to complications.
Families with members who have diabetes should take extra precautions to make their home safe for those who are afflicted. Many, especially those who suffer from type 2 diabetes, experience blurred vision, chronic fatigue, general weakness, and lethargy. Therefore, they may stumble and trip over furniture and other furnishings.
Try to arrange furniture so that there would be wider spaces between them as well as the distance of the walls from the furnishings. The larger spaces allow diabetics a lot more leeway to move around safely.
When diabetics are injured, the injuries do not heal easily due to the accumulated glucose in their bloodstream. This means you need to choose furniture which contains a lot of padding. Also, avoid pieces that have rough or sharp edges that can easily cut the person's skin. You can also move the furniture so that the offending edges are pointing away from a common pathway.
The afflicted also has a tendency to go to the bathroom frequently due to excessive urine production. Therefore, if you have the budget, have a toilet constructed in a convenient area.
In addition, make sure that their insulin, syringes, tablets, and other medication can be accessed easily. The kitchen, the bedroom, and the main hallway are good areas to place medicine cabinets. Make sure though that the medicines are out of reach of children.
With these simple tips, your home is now friendly and safe for diabetics.
