Diabetes care

Approximately 4.3 million people in the UK live with diabetes, with a further 850,000 living undiagnosed with the condition*. With symptoms ranging from mild to severe, diabetes can have a significant impact on your well-being.  

We offer specialist diabetes care across the UK, ranging from support with day-to-day symptoms to assistance with medications and monitoring blood sugar levels.  

Diabetes can be a difficult condition to manage, but with the right support, it’s possible to live a healthy, happy life. 

*Statistics from Diabetes UK. 

How Does Diabetes Affect Your Body?

The food you eat is broken down into glucose and released into your bloodstream. As your blood sugar rises (after eating) your pancreas releases insulin – a hormone that allows glucose to enter your cells to be used as energy.  

Diabetes is when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin or doesn’t use the insulin properly. If your insulin levels are too low, blood sugar builds up in your bloodstream, potentially leading to severe health problems.   

 

  • Types of Support for Diabetes

    Our care assistants are friendly, compassionate, and fully trained to offer quality diabetes care, tailored to your unique needs. For example: 

    • Help with appropriate food choices, shopping, and cooking 

    • Preparing regular meals and drinks to ensure your blood levels remain balanced and you stay hydrated 

    • Support with an active lifestyle; improving self-care and mental health 

    • Practical support with day-to-day symptoms such as fatigue, blurred vision, hunger, and weight loss 

    • Assistance with medication and monitoring of glucose levels 

    • Help to identify signs of hypoglycaemia such as confusion, personality changes, headaches, speech and self-care difficulties, loss of appetite, aggression, unsteadiness, or loss of consciousness  

    • Liaising with health care services to ensure you get the right treatment 

Need a service ?

We continue to deliver our service to our clients who need us. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need support at home.

Address

  • Unit 55, Flexspace, John Smith Business Centre, Begg Road Kirkcaldy, Scotland KY2 6HD
  • +44 01592804736
  • Support@gentlehands.uk

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