Diabetes Management
Are Hygeia Diabetes Management Services Right For You?
Hygeia’s diabetic home health services are not intended for typical, healthy diabetic patients that can manage themselves independently. Services are designed for patients that:
- Suffer chronic or long-term complications from diabetes such as diabetic retinopathy or kidney disease
- Remain homebound because of diabetes
- Recently were diagnosed with diabetes and, for various reasons, require more extensive care than most other diabetics
Meeting Patient Needs
Hygeia Home Health professionals are qualified to provide a variety of education and care services to help patients manage their diabetes such as:
- Treatment for diabetic complications such as wounds and kidney problems
- Methods for controlling diabetic side effects
- Proper education concerning diet and nutrition
- Medication and insulin management
- Instruction in the newest techniques/equipment to measure blood sugar levels
- Training in symptom identification for disease progression or complications