Specialist Diabetes Homecare in Enfield

How can a diabetes-related care plan help you?

There are more than 2.5 million residents of the UK living with diabetes. Of those, 17,500 are based in the Enfield area. If you are amongst this population, our Enfield-based diabetes professional care services can help you to manage this disease.

At Right at Home Enfield, our team of specialist Carers support adults with diabetes to live independently. Our Enfield 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.

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Our Enfield-based team create a personalised diabetes care plan to suit you, Each plan will incorporate some or all of our specialist services:

Education on what affects blood glucose levels
Meal preparation
Coordination of a healthy meal plan
Shopping
Development of a light exercise schedule
Medication reminders/set-up/administration

Get in touch with our Enfield Right at Home team to discuss the benefits of diabetes homecare management.

Here’s just one review of our professional diabetes care and support:

"From the very beginning of the relationship and my first contact with the team, they inspired confidence that my mother was going to be looked after. A very efficient and reliable service. Well done Right at Home!"

Paul E | Son of Client

Defining a diabetes care plan in Enfield

Our team of specialist diabetes CareGivers in Enfield will work with you and your support network to select a personalised set of homecare services. We’ll make sure that you are involved in the decision-making process every step of the way, to ensure you feel comfortable and reassured.

We also recommend that you talk to your doctor and your loved ones, as they will want to understand your care plan.

Reach out to our friendly team in Enfield 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
Increased urination
Excessive thirst and a dry mouth
Fatigue

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 Enfield to discuss a diabetes care plan.

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 Enfield approach our specialist team to ask: ‘how does diabetes affect a person’s life?’.

people can live an entirely normal life whilst managing their diabetes. Though, as with any diagnosis, everyone responds to the condition slightly differently.

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 Enfield-based team of Carers 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:

Cardiovascular complications
Stroke
Kidney disease
Impaired vision
Gum disease and dental issues
Foot ulcers
Nerve damage
Fatigue

Our diabetes care plans from Enfield’s team are designed to help you manage the disease and prevent negative side effects.

However, 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 available across Enfield.

Diabetes information and resources

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
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.

Chat with a member of your local Right at Home team to benefit from our long-standing experience, supporting Clients with diabetes.

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Families just like yours, trust and rely on Right at Home to provide high-quality homecare services for their loved ones. We offer a wide range of services to support Clients to remain living safely and independently in the comfort of their own home.