A diabetes diagnosis is often accompanied with an additional medical condition, but this does not mean you cannot live well in your own home with the disease. All that is needed is the right level of care and support.

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterised by high blood sugar levels due to either insufficient insulin production (Type 1 diabetes) or ineffective use of insulin by the body’s cells (Type 2 diabetes).

In Type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. In contrast, Type 2 diabetes is often associated with lifestyle factors such as eating habits, physical inactivity, and obesity.

We know how important it is for people to retain choice and control in life despite the challenges of their health condition. Our professional carers can provide a range of services in your home to help you live more independently with diabetes while improving your health outcomes:

• Delegated healthcare tasks
• Medication management
• Sensitive personal care
• Planning & cooking meals
• Domestic tasks
• Companionship as and when you need it
• Safe mobility around your home