How To Care For Someone with Diabetes
Caring for someone with Diabetes goes beyond monitoring and maintaining blood sugar levels, it is about supporting the individuals physical and emotional wellbeing, offering support where needed and helping to create an environment they can thrive in.
Regardless of the type of Diabetes an individual may have, understanding the basics of Diabetes Support can make all the difference to someone’s quality of life.
Table of Contents:
Educate Yourself About Diabetes Support
Monitor Blood Sugar Levels and Medication Schedule
Promote a Healthy Environment
Educate Yourself About Diabetes Support
A great place to start when caring for someone with Diabetes is by educating yourself.
This can include, researching online, speaking to healthcare professionals or taking a short course about Diabetes.
Familiarising yourself with what the illness entails and the ways in which it is managed can not only help the individual feel comfortable and supported, but also reassure and give yourself confidence in your ability to support someone with Diabetes.
Your Learning Portal teaches a Diabetes Support course, that discusses essential topics, such as, healthy eating, insulin management, taking blood glucose levels, hypo/hyperglycaemia events and sick day management.
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Monitor Blood Sugar Levels and Medication Schedule
You should familiarise yourself with the diabetes management schedule of the individual you care for and how to assist them in this.
Things you can do to support includes:
Tracking daily blood sugar levels
Record and monitor readings
Set reminders for medication administration and monitoring blood sugar levels
Promote a Healthy Environment
Going through any chronic disease alone can feel isolating and challenging, so it is important for us as caregivers to create an environment that makes going through the journey as easy as possible.
There are many ways you can help foster a healthy environment, including:
Removing all unhealthy food and drink options from their residence
Attending doctor’s appointments with them
Encouraging social and physical activity
Affirming that you are there to listen without judgement
Caring for someone with Diabetes is more than just a daily routine and it requires knowledge, empathy and practical support.
Whether you are managing someone’s medication schedule, offering support or creating a liveable environment they can thrive in, your involvement truly matters.
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