Category Archives: Diabetes Care

Lifestyle Changes for the Diabetic

A diabetes diagnosis changes a person’s life. Most patients will require some lifestyle changes such as daily medications or dietary restrictions, and after becoming accustomed to certain habits, it can be difficult to change the way they live or eat. … Continue reading

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Diabetes: Types and Symptoms

Did you know that not all diabetes diagnoses are the same? In fact, there are two main types of the disease: type 1 and type 2. Gestational diabetes is also a form of the disease that affects around 4% of … Continue reading

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Home Care: A Good Fit for Diabetics

Approximately 23% of seniors over the age of 60 have diabetes, and if left untreated or not properly cared for, this disease could result in complications such as heart disease, stroke, blindness, and kidney disease and could even lead to … Continue reading

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Debunk Diabetes Myths with the Facts

Diabetes is on the rise in America, and despite its increasingly common status, there are still many misconceptions surrounding the disease. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, it is important to talk to your doctor … Continue reading

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I’m diabetic. Can a non-medical home care agency help me?

We understand that home care options can be confusing, especially when it comes to trying to decipher non-medical home care from home health care services. For many cases, the bulk of home care services needed for a senior are considered … Continue reading

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Burnt out from constant diabetes care? Here’s help.

Diabetics understand that good diabetes care requires constant and consistent management. But this non-stop watch often leads to care fatigue, which is then compensated for by overlooking certain care needs. For some stress relief, try using the services of a … Continue reading

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How to recognize symptoms of unstable glucose levels in a diabetic

Did you know that 23.1% of seniors over the age of 60 have diabetes? If diabetes is left untreated or not properly cared for, it could result in complications such as heart disease and stroke, blindness, kidney disease and amputation.  … Continue reading

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Keeping a foot ahead with proper diabetes care

Why is proper foot care so important for someone with diabetes? It is because possible nerve damage, a weakened immune system and restricted blood flow can make it difficult for wounds to heal and minor wounds can quickly turn into … Continue reading

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