Diabetes Care

Being diagnosed with diabetes means making significant changes to your lifestyle for the rest of your life.

At Myriad Care Preferred we understand this can be daunting, and can raise many questions about how managing your diabetes will fit into your daily routine. Following a healthy diet plan and ensuring you take regular exercise are especially important, as is carefully managing any prescribed medication. Our team provides a range of care services to enable you to manage the challenges of living with this condition, and support you in becoming as confident as possible with everyday activities. We aim to support you with a lifestyle of your choice and one that will assist you with leading a well-rounded life.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a common lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high. More than 3 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes, and many others have blood sugar levels above the normal range, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes (this is commonly referred to as prediabetes).

Diabetes can be categorised as Type 1 and Type 2.

Type 1 is commonly referred to as juvenile diabetes, or early-onset diabetes, as it generally develops before the age of 40, usually during adolescence. If you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you will need insulin injections for the rest of your life.

Type 2 diabetes is vastly more common that type 1; in the United Kingdom approximately 90% of all adults with diabetes have type 2. Type 2 is often associated with obesity and is referred to as maturity onset diabetes as it is more common in older people. Sufferers of type 2 diabetes may be able to control their symptoms by eating a healthy diet, exercising and monitoring blood glucose levels. However, type 2 is a progressive condition and may eventually require medication, usually in the form of tablets.

Our Diabetes Care and Support

Home Care Preferred knows very well that caring for a loved one with diabetes can be very overwhelming. That is why we train our team members to minimise the disruption of a diabetes diagnosis by providing the support needed to help everyone cope. Together, we create a support plan that is tailored to your specific needs and preferences, allowing you to stay in control of your routine and successfully navigate these lifestyle changes.

Specifically trained to provide diabetes support, our team members offer assistance ranging from help around the home to personal care. From meal preparation and encouraging an active lifestyle, to helping with more personal issues like monitoring weight loss and managing the day to day symptoms – Home Care Preferred are there to carry out all the practical care aspects giving clients the opportunity to lead as normal a life as possible.

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