Diabetes Care at Home in Colchester
We support Clients to manage their diabetes and live an otherwise normal lifestyle.
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How can a diabetes-related care plan help you?
There are more than 2.5 million residents of the UK living with diabetes. If you are among this population, our diabetes professional care services in Colchester can help you to manage this disease.
At Right at Home Colchester, our team of specialist Carers support adults with diabetes to live independently.
Our Colchester-based CareGivers are experienced with diabetes management at all stages. We can offer homecare for people who have been recently diagnosed and need help preparing for lifestyle changes. We also help with long-term management and support with any health complications that may arise.
Get in touch with Right at Home Colchester to discuss the type of care that you’re looking for.
Our Colchester-based CareGivers will create a personalised diabetes care plan to suit you, incorporating some or all of our specialist services:
- Education on what affects blood glucose levels
- Coordination of a healthy meal plan
- Development of a light exercise schedule
- Shopping
- Meal preparation
- Medication set-up
Here’s just one review of our professional diabetes care and support:
Graham C | Husband of Client"We took on Right at Home as carers for my wife and from day one they provided a first-class service to my wife. All the carers were very professional in their services to my wife who was at times unable to help herself. Over the time had have used them there were different carers on a rota basis and all were very professional in their work and very kind to my wife. "
Defining a diabetes care plan with Right at Home Colchester
When it comes to choosing the right level of homecare for your diabetes, our Colchester-based team will take a very tailored approach.
Our team of specialist diabetes CareGivers in Colchester will work with you and your support network to select a personalised set of homecare services. We'll make sure you're involved in the decision-making every step of the way, to ensure you feel comfortable and reassured.
We also recommend that you talk to your GP and your loved ones, as they will want to understand your care plan.
Get in touch with your friendly team at Right at Home Colchester local to discuss the right diabetes homecare and management for your needs.
Diabetes FAQs
What are the first signs of being a diabetic?
If you’re awaiting a diagnosis and planning ahead for potential diabetes care, it’s important to know which symptoms to look out for.
Early symptoms of diabetes often include:
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue
- Increased urination
- Excessive thirst and a dry mouth
You may also experience increased hunger, blurred vision and even a numb or tingling sensation in your feet. These symptoms can cause discomfort and distract you from your daily routine.
Speak to your healthcare professionals to confirm the type of diabetes you have before getting in touch with our team in Colchester to discuss a diabetes care plan.
In the meantime, read our guide to Health Awareness, to help you spot any warning signs early.
Can you live a normal life with diabetes?
Many Clients and loved ones across Colchester approach our specialist team to ask: ‘how does diabetes affect a person’s life?’.
As with any diagnosis, everyone responds to the condition slightly differently, but most people can live an entirely normal life whilst managing their diabetes.
For many people with diabetes, management can be simple. Making careful food choices and maintaining a consistent diet and exercise routine go a long way.
We recognise that a “normal life” may look different for everyone. That’s why our team of Colchester-based CareGivers work closely with all Clients to define a tailored care plan.
What are the effects of diabetes?
The impact of diabetes on a person’s life can vary dramatically.
With proper care and management, diabetes may have fairly minimal effects on your day-to-day life. However, a lack of appropriate care can result in serious health complications related to diabetes mellitus.
Common side effects of diabetes include:
- Foot ulcers
- Stroke
- Kidney disease
- Impaired vision
- Cardiovascular complications
- Gum disease and dental issues
- Nerve damage
- Fatigue
Our diabetes care plans from Colchester's team are designed to help you manage the disease and prevent negative side effects.
If you do face additional health complications, we can adjust your homecare service to meet your new requirements.
You may want to read about our personal care and stroke rehabilitation services across Colchester and District.
Diabetes information and resources
- Almost 25 million people in the US and UK live with diabetes. This is more than 7 percent of the respective populations
- More than 4.9 million people in the UK have diabetes and 13.6 million people are now at increased risk of type 2 diabetes in the UK
- More than 1.5 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed every year
- Almost 25 percent of people over the age of 65 have diabetes.
- More than 90 percent of diabetics have Type 2 diabetes
- For a great resource on diabetes health, visit the Living with Diabetes section at Diabetes UK
Speak to a member of the Right at Home Colchester team to benefit from our long-standing experience, supporting Clients with diabetes.
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