Diabetes Home Care Services

Fortunately, diabetes can be managed. It is important for older adults to seek proper care from their personal care team including their family, physician, nutritionist, and caregiver. Harmony Home Care can provide at-home care services to those who are dealing with diabetes to approach their condition with strategies including:

• Diet - Your diet plays a huge role in diabetes management. A nutritious diet that is low in sugar is important for reducing complications and other symptoms from the disease. Saturated fats and sugar found in fruit also need to be considered. Diabetes educators can help diabetic seniors plan meals that will help them prevent disease and maintain care for their overall health.

• Education - Seniors should be educated on how significant their diabetes diagnosis and treatment regimen can be. Depending on the physician's recommendations, changes may need to be made to a senior’s diet, medications, and exercise. New symptoms, risk factors, and medical care may arise as a result of diabetes. It is important for seniors to learn everything they can about diabetes and how to treat it. 

• Exercise - Seeking health care professional advice is one of first steps for seniors that want to create an exercise plan. Although the American Diabetes Association recommends up to 30 minutes of exercise each day, that activity level is not always possible for everyone. Fortunately, short periods of activity completed throughout the day can be just as helpful when managing diabetes. Seniors should speak to their physician before beginning an exercise program. 

• Prescribed Medications - Negative effects can arise for those with diabetes if a dose of medication is missed. Our caregivers are trained to help seniors who have a tough time tracking dosage can set up a reminder system in the form of an alarm, pill box, checklist, or prompt your loved one to take their medication or insulin.
• Checking Blood Glucose Levels - Seniors with diabetes will have to keep an eye on their blood glucose levels. A physician can instruct seniors on how often they should be checking to see if their blood glucose levels are too high or low. Low blood pressure and cholesterol levels can also indicate diabetes and heart disease complications, and should be checked on a regular basis by a healthcare professional. Our caregivers can help remind your loved one when testing is necessary.

Harmony Home Care can create a program customized to your loved ones needs including: