Diabetic Care
This program promotes the self-management and independent monitoring of those with diabetes, enabling them to take control of their lives, sustain healthy personal habits and reduce re-hospitalizations. Diabetic Care is tailored to the individual’s specific needs and learning abilities, providing in-home health care, caregiver support and education for insulin and non-insulin dependent diabetics.
Working Under The Care Plan Approved By The Referring Physician, And Adapted From The Guidelines Of The American Diabetes Association, Our Interdisciplinary Team Provides A Holistic Approach That Includes:
- Instruction in self-injection of insulin
- Comprehensive patient assessment
- Instruction in disease process
- Blood glucose monitoring and glucometer instruction
- ADA diet instruction and counseling
- Medication management and education
- Skin care and personal care instruction
- Diabetic foot care
- Individual home exercise programs
- Prevention of disease-related complications
