My mum has a very complex type one diabetes that is difficult to manage. Until 3-4 months ago she was was driving & totally independent. Following an illness her memory has deteriorated significantly to the extent that her insulin is now locked away & the DNs come in twice daily. I ensure that her meals are prepared so they just give it to mum when they administer her insulin. I have to be around to give her the third dose & carers cannot do insulin & I cannot coordinate the 2 services. The GP waited to give her a memory test when they were sure she had no infection. She had a memory test this week & although she is now very frail, cannot drive, unsafe with her medication & cannot remember how to do simple tasks that she has always done she passed her memory test & the GP is not investigating the reason she has deteriorated so considerably in such a short time. Has anyone else had similar issues.
Dementia diabetes & memory teats
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Welcome @IslaSky
Your mum might have lost her organisational skills which may or may not develop into dementia. It`s probably a case of waiting to see how her symptoms develop.
If you continue with your concerns, there is nothing to stop you from asking for a second opinion or a referral to a specialist.
Your mum might have lost her organisational skills which may or may not develop into dementia. It`s probably a case of waiting to see how her symptoms develop.
If you continue with your concerns, there is nothing to stop you from asking for a second opinion or a referral to a specialist.
Welcome from me too @IslaSky to this friendly and supportive forum.
I am sorry to read about your Mum's health deterioration. Very concerning for you. I would also suggest waiting to see how things develop, but it does sound odd with all that she can and cannot do now, that she was able to pass the memory test, . You certainly have the right to seek a second opinion, if you continue to be concerned.
I am sorry to read about your Mum's health deterioration. Very concerning for you. I would also suggest waiting to see how things develop, but it does sound odd with all that she can and cannot do now, that she was able to pass the memory test, . You certainly have the right to seek a second opinion, if you continue to be concerned.
A welcome to Dementia Support Forum from me too @IslaSky.
If your mum is a very intelligent woman she may be able to still do those sorts of tests. My mother in law lost her ability to manage money really early on, probably because my father in law had already done it, but she could still have very academic conversations right up until the last year of her life. My mother was similar. You may need to go back to the GP with a bullet pointed list of your concerns and ask for a referal to the memory clinic where they will do more in depth tests.
If your mum is a very intelligent woman she may be able to still do those sorts of tests. My mother in law lost her ability to manage money really early on, probably because my father in law had already done it, but she could still have very academic conversations right up until the last year of her life. My mother was similar. You may need to go back to the GP with a bullet pointed list of your concerns and ask for a referal to the memory clinic where they will do more in depth tests.
My OH cannot remember how to do simple tasks that he had always previously done - he cannot cook, do any sort of DIY, cannot use any form of technology, needs help getting washed and dressed, no longer recognises any of his medication and is now struggling to make himself a mug of instant coffee
But he can still pass the memory test
Not all types of dementia show up on the memory test
But he can still pass the memory test
Not all types of dementia show up on the memory test
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