Diabetes care
Exceptional diabetes care at home for over 60 years
Diabetes care
Managing diabetes can be complex. At Consultus Care and Nursing, we offer personalised diabetes care at home that supports individuals living with the disease from the comfort and familiarity of their own home. Our live-in carers have been providing diabetes care in the UK for over 20 years, offering peace of mind to families.
Our dedicated team of live-in carers and nurses work with you to create a care plan suited to your needs, helping you or your loved one manage the condition with confidence.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to process blood sugar (glucose). It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin (Type 1), or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces (Type 2). This results in elevated blood sugar levels, which over time can cause serious complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, nerve problems, and vision issues.
Managing diabetes involves regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, healthy eating, regular physical activity, and sometimes medication or insulin injections. Careful management is essential to prevent complications and maintain a good quality of life.
Talk to us today
Give us a call to discuss your needs with one of our friendly, expert Care Advisors. They will guide you through your options to ensure you make the right choice for you and your family.
How does diabetes care support your loved one?
Our diabetes care at home service is designed to offer a personalised approach that takes into account the specific needs of your loved one. Whether they need help managing their daily routine, or require more hands-on assistance with medication or mobility, we are here to provide comprehensive care.
Our diabetes care typically includes:
Monitoring blood sugar levels: Our carers can help your loved one check their blood sugar regularly to ensure it stays within a healthy range, and assist with recording results for healthcare professionals.
Medication support: If you receive care from a carer we introduce to you, whilst they are trained to support a person with their medications, we do not manage or oversee medication regimes. With our fully managed service, carers are trained in medications management and there is oversight from your Care Consultant, which is beneficial particularly if you have a complex medications regime.
Meal planning and preparation: Our carers will work closely with you to create meal plans that fit your loved one’s dietary needs. They will also prepare healthy meals to regulate blood sugar levels.
Mobility support: Our carers will encourage and assist with safe movement around your home, to minimise falls.
Personal care: From assistant with bathing and dressing to helping with grooming, our carers provide respectful, sensitive support to ensure your loved one feels clean and comfortable every day.
Companionship when you need it: Managing a chronic condition like diabetes can be overwhelming, which is why our carers also provide companionship. We’ll carefully match you to a carer with similar interests, to ensure a good match.
Benefits of live-in diabetes care
When choosing the best care option for your loved one, live-in care and live-in care for couples offers several advantages over moving into a residential or nursing home.
How we provide diabetes care at home
At Consultus Care and Nursing, we offer three distinct live-in care services for those living with diabetes. We are committed to ensuring our clients receive the right level of care that meets their needs, whilst providing choice as to how their care arrangement is managed.
Introductory live-in care
With our introductory live-in care service, we recruit a self-employed carer who works in your home for you, independently of us. In contrast to our managed live-in care service, with introductory care, we do not direct, supervise or manage the carers we introduce to you, and the carers are paid directly by you.
Managed live-in care
Our fully managed live-in care service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England, which results in regular inspections to ensure the care we provide is of the highest standard. We fully manage the service, which means carers are supervised, managed and monitored by us when working in a client’s home.
Why choose Consultus Care and Nursing?
One of the longest-established and most trusted providers
Founded in 1962, we have always been innovators in live-in care and live-in nursing. With over 60 years’ experience, we are one of the country’s longest-established, most highly recommended and experienced providers.
Unrivalled choice and control over your care
We understand that every person’s needs are different and every family’s situation is unique. With our choice of fully managed live-in care and nursing, and our introductory service, we offer more flexibility and personalisation than any other provider.
Highly trained nurses and carers
We are nationally recognised for the quality of our nurses and carers. With market-leading training, delivered at our own, multi-award-winning training centre (a Skills for Care Centre of Excellence), they provide exemplary, compassionate care tailored to individual needs, offering total peace of mind for clients and their families.
Expert care and support, dedicated to you
Our Care Consultants oversee our nursing and managed care services supporting only a small number of families. This means our service is truly personal, with unrivalled support and continuity of care. Reassurance that we are there when you need us most.
Family-founded, family-owned
We continue to be a family-owned and family-managed business. The largest wholly family-owned live-in care provider in the UK, we focus on what our clients and their families need from a high-quality care service, not on meeting investors’ expectations.
How much does diabetes care at home cost?
The cost of live-in diabetes care varies depending on the level of support required and your loved one’s specific needs. We are committed to transparent pricing, with no hidden fees, so you know exactly what to expect.
Navigating the costs of care can feel overwhelming, which is why our Care Consultants are here to help. We will support you in exploring your options and finding a solution that works for your family.
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