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Suggest Treatment For Dementia In A Diabetic

My 98 yo Mother in skilled nursing; has dementia. Suffers from Hi Bld Pres. diagnosed with Diabetes 3 years ago. I want to understand the side affects of her medications. = 5 with 2 that are intermittent. How do I proceed with obtaining this information from you?
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
Noted your.

I want to know -
- Current medication she is taking.
- Level of blood pressure.
- Current blood sugar levels.

In such a case there is a need for Detailed physical examination. Depending upon it following investigations may be suggested
- Complete Blood Count.
- Renal Function Test including Urea, creatinine, electrolytes.
- Liver Function Test including Bilirubin, liver enzymes.
- Blood sugar levels Fasting, Post-prandial, HbA1c.
- Urine examination.
- Brain imaging.

Hope this helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Dementia In A Diabetic

Hi, Thanks for your question. Noted your. I want to know - - Current medication she is taking. - Level of blood pressure. - Current blood sugar levels. In such a case there is a need for Detailed physical examination. Depending upon it following investigations may be suggested - Complete Blood Count. - Renal Function Test including Urea, creatinine, electrolytes. - Liver Function Test including Bilirubin, liver enzymes. - Blood sugar levels Fasting, Post-prandial, HbA1c. - Urine examination. - Brain imaging. Hope this helps.