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:
Why choose Helping Hands?
We understand it’s a big decision
We’ve been caring for people at home for decades. We understand that the decision to have some extra help isn’t always an easy step to take. If you’re not sure what you need or how live-in care could work for you, call our friendly team for a chat.
We find only the best carers
We have a rigorous recruitment process so we only employ those special people with the right levels of patience, empathy, and compassion to care for you as we’d want our own families to be cared for. We provide ongoing training and support to our carers, so they can continue to deliver at their best. This includes support by a specialist nursing team.
We truly tailor our care to you
We know living well at home means something different to each of us, so we take the time to really get to know you and your family. We find you a carer who is someone you can really feel comfortable with and is matched to your needs and interests.
We support families
For those currently caring for loved ones, we know making the decision to choose care for a parent or family member can be a tough one. But we recognise this sometimes becomes necessary, especially if you live some distance away. We make sure we keep in regular contact with you so we can respond and adapt care quickly if things change.
We provide peace of mind
Because we’re fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission, you can have greater peace of mind that the care you receive meets stringent quality standards. Not all care agencies are regulated but with Helping Hands, you can be reassured we deliver nationally recognised and accredited training for all our carers and have strict vetting and robust recruitment processes.
We’re trusted by thousands
We’ve been caring for people for decades to live well in the homes and communities they love. 93% of our customers would recommend us and we’re rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot. Thousands of our customers have shared their experiences of Helping Hands’ care. You can read what they have to say here.
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…
How to begin your care journey in 3 Simple Steps
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
A fully regulated home care provider
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.
