Diabetes

If your family member is one of the more than 20 million Americans who suffer from diabetes, Right at Home can help manage the disease through:

  • Education of what affects blood glucose levels
  • Coordination of a healthy meal plan
  • Development of a light exercise schedule
  • Shopping
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication reminders

Diabetes Information and Resources


  • Almost 25 million people in the U.S. and U.K. live with diabetes. This is more than 7 percent of the respective populations.
  • More than 1.5 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed every year.
  • Almost 25 percent of people over the age of 65 have diabetes.
  • More than 90 percent of diabetics have type 2 diabetes.
  • For a great resource on diabetes health, visit the Living with Diabetes section at the American Diabetes Association.

I think one thing you can't deny is knowing you've made a difference in someone's life. Whether in a post-op or hospice scenario you are truly adding to that persons quality of life. I love being a CNA and I enjoy being employed by Right at Home.

Tami A., Right at Home Caregiver