PharmD Live
MAY 30, 2024
The side effects can compound, resulting in a greater negative impact on a patient’s health than the individual effects of one medication alone. As medication regimens become more complex, older adults may struggle to maintain their autonomy, leading to a greater need for assisted living or long-term care facilities.
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Improves blood sugar “As an antioxidant , alpha-lipoic acid works to neutralize free radicals in the body, thus reducing inflammation,” says Nancy Mitchell , a registered nurse and a contributing writer at Assisted Living. But it is also needed to assist in breaking down carbohydrates into glucose for energy.”
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“Neuropathy causes patients to lose sensation or sensitivity in their legs, which makes it more difficult for them to notice they’ve been injured,” says Nancy Mitchell, RN, a geriatric nurse and healthcare writer with Assisted Living Center. “If This causes acidic compounds called ketones to build up in the blood.
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