What is a diabetes care plan?
Diabetes is a condition that causes person's blood sugar level to become too high.
According to the NHS, Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong condition where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. Type 2 diabetes is when the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells do not reach insulin properly. Type 2 is far more common and over 90% of adults with diabetes in the UK have this type. A diabetes care plan will make sure to understand your diabetes and work around your condition. Diabetes UK outlines some symptoms of diabetes as:
Why should I have a care plan?
A diabetes care plan can help make positive changes to your life.
The NHS says that certain people are more at risk of developing diabetes. They include overweight and obese people, those who have a family history of the condition, are Asian, Black African or African Caribbean, have high blood pressure or have had gestational diabetes during pregnancy. The BHF advises that adapting your diet and reducing the amount of high-sugar, high-fat and high-salt foods is best. You should also exercise around two and a half hours per week and manage your blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Do I need a care plan?
Our diabetes care plan may be the perfect choice for you if you feel you need support with the following:
What does an effective care plan for a diabetic include?
Here is what can be included in your diabetic care plan:
Nursing care
Our nursing care can provide clinical attention for people with complex clinical needs. Trained by registered nurses, our carers can support this and also can accompany you to your appointments.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping includes keeping your home clean, tidy and safe while running any necessary errands. Our carers can prepare healthy meals for you whilst keeping an eye on the day-to-day of home-based tasks.
Companionship
Our carers are wonderful, friendly people who have a passion for helping others. We handpick our carers to match your personality and interests so you gain a trusted carer and companion in your home.
Condition-led care
We can support specific conditions such as diabetes. Whether Type 1 or Type 2, we get to know your condition so we can help with your specific needs and personalise our care approach.
Exercise support
We can help introduce an exercise plan that benefits your life with diabetes. We can create a daily routine that includes light exercise, physio, or even more high-intensity exercise if your mobility allows.
Care at home
We bring health care to your doorstep, wherever you are. We have over 155 branches across the UK and endeavour to be accessible to everyone. This way, you can get the care you need while staying at home.
Visiting to live-in care
Respite care can vary on how often you see your carer. We offer visiting care which can be on a regular basis for as little as 30 minutes a week to longer. Our live-in care offers 24/7 support at all times.
Diet assistance
We can adapt your diet that follows medical advice about how to eat well while living with diabetes. We can support you with your dietary requirements at various points in the day so your nutrition is organised.
How I can create my own care plan
We can tailor a care plan for diabetes to suit you! We offer live in care, visiting care and respite care to fit around your schedule. From general housekeeping and stepping in for your primary caregiver to helping you manage your medications and GP appointments, our carers are superbly qualified to handle your unique needs at home. With our home care, you can be assured that our care plan for diabetes can fit around you and your schedule so you can enjoy a hassle-free approach to your healthcare.
A diabetes care plan can help:
3 simple steps…
Here are the steps to take to receive diabetes care:
Speak to our team
Our friendly, knowledgeable team can answer your questions and talk you through your options. We are available 7 days a week.
Book a free care assessment
Your local Helping Hands care manager will visit you to understand your needs and preferences and discuss how we can help. We can visit you at home, in hospital or even a care home to carry out the care assessment.
Confirm your care package
We create a tailored care plan for you to review. Once you’ve agreed the plan, we can organise care in as little as 24 hours.
How do I create a dementia care plan that works for me?
We offer two types of dementia care at home: visiting care or live-in care. Take a look below at our current prices or talk to one of our care advisors for a personalised quote.
Visiting care
Live-in care
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Here at Helping Hands, our service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW)
This means we need to consistently meet high standards and are monitored by our regulators.
