Diabetes is a growing problem in America. In West Texas the number of people who have diabetes is increasing in record numbers. Homestead Health Care Services, Inc. established their Diabetes Care Integrated Service in order to address the long-term issues of managing this disease. There are a number of services available to people with diabetes and their families:

• Self-management classes
  • A variety of classes that touch upon topics such as medication use, nutrition, monitoring, how to prevent complications, and much more. Physician prescription is required.
• Medical nutrition therapy
  • A registered dietitian can help patients develop an individualized meal plan. Learn how to select and prepare healthy foods, and find out how food, exercise and medication affect your blood sugar so that you can live a more balanced life.
• Individual instruction
  • Our expert staff helps people with diabetes understand and manage blood glucose and insulin, and teaches other self-care skills in the areas of meal-planning, physical activity, weight management and more.
• Support group
  • Support groups have proven to be wonderful forums to share information, experiences and advice, as well as gain knowledge and understanding. Each diabetes support group session presents educational topics of interest, which is always followed by open discussion. The group is open to people of all ages.

The professional staff of Homestead are readily available for your assistance, bringing you the best in diabetes management and care.

Among the experienced and talented professionals are our nurses, instructors, psychologist, and other restorative therapists.

Nurse educators assess the individual needs of each patient, then provide the information, guidance and health advice to help the person with diabetes live more a fulfilling life.

Typically, nurse educators teach patients how to adapt their lifestyles to diabetes in order to better care for themselves. This may include instructing patients to monitor blood glucose levels, to administer insulin and to recognize and treat low or high blood sugar levels.

Registered dietitians assess the nutritional needs of each patient and develop a well-balanced meal plan, tailored to the person’s individual needs, tastes, activity level and lifestyle.

Meal times and types and amounts of food are planned and adjusted for each individual to promote better diabetes control. Our expert registered dietitians teach patients about nutrition and how to achieve better overall health, weight loss, lower fat intake, slow the development of kidney disease and control blood glucose levels.

Call us today and speak with a Home Care Coordinator about what level of care is best suited for your needs. Find out how our experienced team of registered nurses, home health aides, physical, occupational, speech therapists, dieticians, medical social workers, and psychologists can start your plan of care.

Call (806) 785-4540

Email: Coordinator@HomesteadHomeHealth.com

Office Personnel With a dedicated staff familiar with the challenges of lifestyle management we are ready to help.

Agency Health Staff Through our Agency you will receive care from on-site nurses, therapists and other allied health staff.

Nursing Staff Our Licensed Vocational and Registered Nurses maximize your doctor's performance.