This article, written by Sidhesh Phaldessai, provides an overview of geriatric psychopharmacology, including the epidemiology of mental health disorders in the older population, the physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and the use of psychotropic medications in older adults
Diabetes management: Strategies for a healthier future
+Treatment focus
In print
Education
Diabetes management: Strategies for a healthier future
Saturday 1 June 2024, 12:15 AM
![Blood pressure Pacific woman](/sites/default/files/styles/cropped_image_16_7_/public/2024-05/Blood%20pressure%20Pacific%20woman_CR%20Fly%20View%20Productions_iStock-1389580689.jpg?itok=40TgbmKc)
Regular monitoring of blood pressure is an essential part of diabetes management [Image: iStock.com - Fly View Productions]
Non-practising pharmacist Sarah Mooney explores various aspects of diabetes management, from lifestyle modifications to medical interventions, aiming to empower individuals to take control of their health and wellbeing
Diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by high blood glucose (sugar) levels, affects millions of people worldwide. While it presents cha