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Diabetes Care in St. Charles

There can be health concerns that come naturally because of aging. But if you have diabetes, the things you take for granted every day can end up being challenging. Meal planning revolves around making sure your diet is diabetic-friendly and you avoid diabetes-related weight gain. Keeping fit and active is even more important, too. And, of course, you always have to make time for testing your blood glucose levels.

What often makes this even harder is when people are diagnosed with diabetes late in life. By this time, their day-to-day schedule has become so ingrained that it’s a nearly impossible routine to break.

Fortunately, Right at Home of St. Charles' caregivers can be a powerful ally in helping you or your loved one stay on top of your diabetes symptoms, including positive reinforcement and daily reminders for ongoing management.

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What Is Diabetes?

In a healthy person’s body, the pancreas produces a hormone called insulin, which regulates the absorption of sugars. Whenever they eat something that contains sugar, insulin helps them maintain a normal level of blood sugar. Diabetes develops when a person’s body becomes resistant to insulin, or their pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin to properly manage the amount of sugar in their blood. That means people with diabetes have to learn to do other things to regulate their blood sugar. Without that management, they’re at risk of serious complications like heart and circulatory diseases, and damage to the eyes and kidneys. Diabetics must take steps every day to manage the disease to lower their risk of health complications

How Can Right at Home of St. Charles Help?

Instead of trying to fit diabetes into a pre-built care plan, we’ve worked with countless adults with diabetes to develop a personalized care plan taking into account their overall health and diabetic needs and limitations at every step. This includes:
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Diabetes Education
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Diabetes Management Tips and Considerations

For elderly people especially, diabetes management is a daily, essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. In these articles, we delve into the why and how of keeping your blood sugar under control.

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"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and admiration for the extraordinary service provided by Mary, who has been instrumental in assisting my mom in finding a new home after a traumatic event. Mary went above and beyond in every possible way to help our family. She attended numerous appointments, provided transportation, and managed the packing, moving, unpacking, and organizing with an efficiency and care that exceeded all expectations. Her dedication and compassion were truly remarkable. Mary's efforts were not just limited to the tasks at hand. She treated my mom as if she were a member of her own family, providing comfort, support, and companionship throughout this challenging period. Her kindness and humanity have made a profound impact on all of us, and we are immensely grateful. I wanted to take this opportunity to formally recognize Mary's outstanding work and to thank her for her unwavering commitment to my mom's well-being. Her actions reflect the highest standards of care and compassion, and we are fortunate to have her support. Thank you for fostering an environment where individuals like Mary can thrive and make such a significant difference in the lives of those they care for. "
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"Great home care service! Very professional, on time, and reliable. Hard workers and they do cooking too."
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"I highly recommend them! My father was in the hospital. His caregiver was waiting when he came home, already prepared to help."
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"Our caregiver, Autumn is wonderful for my 94 yr old mother. Thank you for the peace of mind because I live 500+ miles away."
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"They're not strangers in our home. They're more like family visiting to help. They are multi-talented cooks, cleaners, and drivers."
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"Latasha is just the right amount of help without taking over our home. She does what Mike wants during her visits."
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"Great people, great service. My mom was a difficult case and very stubborn. They were understanding and took the time needed to help her."
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The most important part of a diabetes management plan is sticking to it. We’ll help keep you on track.

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