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Left Untreated, Diabetes Can Cause Blindness

June 5, 2016

a-1 home care orange county senior caregiverDiabetes, also referred to as diabetes mellitus, is a group of diseases characterized by extremely high levels of sugar in the bloodstream.  Among the various types of diabetes include Type 1, Type 2, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes.  One of the most serious consequences of Diabetes is blindness.  If your elderly loved one has Diabetes, he may be at risk for diabetic retinopathy if he has hypertension, family history of diabetic eye disease, high levels of cholesterol, and has an unhealthy habit of smoking.  Your loved one’s hypertension damages the retina, an optic nerve that sends signals to the brain.  For families in Garden Grove and surrounding communities in Orange County, A-1 Home Care offers reliable, high quality Diabetic Care 24 hours a day.

Affordable Long-Term Care for Seniors with Diabetes

Caring for an elderly loved one with complex health issues can be a real challenge, especially for family caregivers who have to take time off from work to meet their loved one’s medical needs or daily needs.  Some Diabetic Care may require a special set of skills not yet acquired by the senior’s closest kin; that’s where A-1 Home Care comes in.  Our team of certified nurse aides and home health aides have years of experience in 24-hour diabetic care for seniors.  They can assist monitoring your loved one’s sugar levels, prepare delicious (and nutritious) meals, provide personal care, and take them to the doctor’s anywhere in Garden Grove or beyond.  All the while you can rest and get some self-care so you can continue working and providing for your family.

About A-1 Home Care

A-1 Home Care was established in 1991 as a licensed, bonded and insured agency to serve seniors, children, and adults of all ages.  Although we specialize in senior care, we also provide all types of other in-home care services like Parkinson’s Care, Diabetic Care, Lou Gehrig’s Care, Multiple Sclerosis Care, Kidney Care, Brain Injury Care and more.  We have flexible in-home care plans based on your budget, needs and level of care.  Our care managers will walk you through step-by-step and then match your elderly loved one with an outstanding caregiver who has been thoroughly screened and verified.  Customer satisfaction is 100% guaranteed, and we take great pride in the compassionate and highly skilled in-home care we deliver.  Your comfort is our top priority.

To find Diabetic Care in your area, call (949) 650-3800 or visit our website www.gardengroveinhomecare.com to find services in Garden Grove, Fullerton, Anaheim, Yorba Linda, Villa Park, Fountain Valley and other cities throughout Orange County.

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