Caring for Clients with Diabetes: How In-Home Care and Support Makes a Difference

Managing diabetes can be challenging, especially for older Australians who may also be living with other health concerns. From daily blood glucose checks to medication, diet, and mobility needs, living well with diabetes often requires a structured and supportive routine.

At Right at Home, we understand how important it is to provide care that’s not only clinically accurate but also compassionate, personalised, and consistent. Whether your loved one has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or is managing the condition alongside other chronic diseases, our trained caregivers and nurses can help make daily life easier and safer.

Why In-Home Diabetes Support Matters

For many older Australians, the hospital is not the ideal place to manage diabetes. Home-based care means more comfort, better routine, and fewer disruptions. But most importantly, it allows people to take charge of their health in familiar surroundings.

Our team works closely with clients, GPs, and allied health professionals to implement a plan that promotes:

• Blood glucose monitoring and medication adherence

• Healthy meal preparation and dietary guidance

• Foot checks and early warning signs of complications

• Exercise routines and physical activity encouragement

• Education for both clients and their families

Our Nurses and Carers Are Trained to Help

Diabetes is more than just a number — it affects energy, mood, skin health, wound healing, and even cognition. That’s why Right at Home provides comprehensive training for our staff in chronic disease management, including:

• Monitoring blood sugar levels

• Administering insulin and other medications

• Recognising signs of hypo- or hyperglycaemia

• Supporting diabetes-related wound care

• Encouraging wellness routines and healthy habits

Whether it’s a quick check-in or a full support plan, our care team adapts to your loved one’s needs.

Supporting Families, Not Just Clients

When someone you love is diagnosed with diabetes, the ripple effects are felt across the whole family. That’s why we also focus on equipping carers with the tools and understanding they need. From simple tip sheets to ongoing care management, our Right at Home nurses are there to answer questions, guide decisions, and reduce overwhelm.

Let’s Take the Next Step Together

Managing diabetes doesn’t have to be a struggle — not when the right care is within reach. If your loved one is living with diabetes and you’re not sure where to start, we’re here to help.

Learn more about how our nursing support can assist your family.

Right at Home Australia is a leading provider of quality in-home care. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve ensuring the Right Care, Right at Home™.  We support people living with complex and post-operative care needs, dementia and cognitive decline, seniors, and adults living with a disability including NDIS participants. Our tailored services help clients to remain safe and independent in their homes. We are an Approved Provider under the Aged Care Act, meaning we can provide quality support at home under a government-funded home care package. We also offer private pay arrangements for those who do not have government funding, or who wish to pay privately for top-up care. Right at Home is all about you. We are available 24/7 so contact your local office today. You can also call our national number on 1300 363 802. 

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