About Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease caused by high levels of blood sugar (glucose) in your body. This can happen when your body does not make insulin or does not use insulin correctly.
Over time, diabetes can puts you at risk for other serious and life-threatening health problems, such as heart attack, stroke, blindness, and kidney damage. The good news is that you can prevent or delay many health complications with home health care. That includes keeping your blood sugar levels as close to your target as possible, eating healthy, keeping your blood pressure and cholesterol at the levels your doctor sets, and taking medicines if needed.
How We Can Help
Diabetes requires careful monitoring. Family First provides education, support, and care to help you have fewer emergency room and hospital visits.
Medication Management
Insulin and other medicines are often part of treating diabetes. Our home health team helps patients control their blood sugar levels by making sure medication is administered correctly.
Wound Care
Diabetic ulcers and non-healing wounds are common complications of diabetes. Our wound care specialists clean, dress, and manage wounds to prevent infection or amputation.
Education
Our trained staff can help keep diabetes in check by providing education on disease management, appropriate nutrition choices, and how to properly monitor blood glucose.
Reach out to us to learn more about our services and programs.