WHAT IS DIABETES? -
Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death, but people with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk of complications.
Estimated 7% of Americans are affected by diabetes and we at Family Care SF, have an extensive experience with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Providing caregivers, who can help such clients with their daily activities and comfort them, is one of Our Specialities.
TYPE 1 DIABETES was previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or juvenile-onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes develops when the body's immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells, the only cells in the body that make the hormone insulin that regulates blood glucose. To survive, people with type 1 diabetes must have insulin delivered by injection or a pump. This form of diabetes usually strikes children and young adults, although disease onset can occur at any age. |
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TYPE 2 DIABETES was previously called non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes accounts for about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. It usually begins as insulin resistance, a disorder in which the cells do not use insulin properly. As the need for insulin rises, the pancreas gradually loses its ability to produce it.
At present, there is no cure for Diabetes and Family Care SF has been helping people affected by Diabetes for many years now. Providing caregivers, who can help such clients with their daily activities and comfort them, is one of Our Specialities.
Diabetes Care can range from just Short-Term Care to Live-in/24-hour Care. Typically for Type 2 diabetes clients Hourly or Weekend Care is enough to make them independent at their own home. On the other hand, Type 1 diabetes clients may need Live-in or Night Care, due to the higher amount of attention needed.
For more information about Diabetes please visit www.cdc.gov/Diabetes.
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