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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K talks with geriatric diabetes expert Dr. Sei Lee about the different medications available to treat diabetes, including Ozempic and Jardiance, and how to use them safely and effectively in later life.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[166 – Diabetes in Aging: Signs, Symptoms & What to Do]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K explains what every older adult and their family should know about diabetes and prediabetes. Learn how diabetes is diagnosed and about the most important treatment approaches, including diet, exercise, and first-line medications such as metformin.]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K explains how to prevent and treat constipation in older adults, including what to know about laxatives, prunes, and fiber supplements. She also explains what to do in case of pain or serious blockage.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[164 – 4 Must-Know Lab Tests for Older Adults: Kidney, Liver, CBC & More]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K explains 4 commonly ordered blood tests. Learn how the CBC, basic metabolic panel &amp; comprehensive metabolic panel help assess blood counts, anemia, liver &amp; kidney function, &amp; more.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[163 – Dehydration in Older Adults: Symptoms, Treatment, & Prevention]]>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K talks about dehydration in aging, including signs and symptoms of dehydration, how dehydration is actually diagnosed, and how to prevent and treat it.  She also explains what to know about heat stroke and how to take precautions during heat waves.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[162 – Chronic Pain in Aging: What Really Helps & What to Know About Prescription Painkillers]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K explains how the most common causes of chronic pain in later life, and how pain should be evaluated. She also covers the most effective ways to treat pain, and explains what to know about commonly used painkillers.]]>
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                    <![CDATA[160 – Is Your Blood Pressure Too Low? Understanding Hypotension]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K explains what counts as low blood pressure, why it becomes common with aging, when it can be dangerous, and what to do about it. She also explains orthostatic hypotension, a common problem that affects many older adults and can lead to symptoms, such as dizziness or even falls.]]>
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                                    <itunes:episode>160</itunes:episode>
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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K explains the drugs most often used for Alzheimer's &amp; dementia, including donepezil, memantine, rivastigmine, and galantamine (Aricept, Namenda, Exelon, and Razadyne). She covers how well they work and common side-effects, along with other important ways to treat Alzheimer's.]]>
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                                            <![CDATA[Dr. K talks again with guest expert Chrissy Kistler, MD, about urinary tract infections (UTIs) in aging, this time with a focus on UTIs in memory loss, Alzheimer's, dementia, and also in nursing homes. Learn why UTIs are especially challenging in these older adults, plus more on prevention, symptoms and treatment.]]>
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