Diabetes Care

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose. When we consume foods containing sugar, insulin helps our body maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by either insufficient insulin production by the pancreas to properly manage the amount of sugar in our blood or ineffective use of insulin by the body. Elevated blood glucose levels over time can lead to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, vision, kidneys, and nerves.

People with diabetes must learn strategies to regulate their blood sugar levels. Fortunately, First Support Health Care's nurses can provide comprehensive support, from education and training to ongoing maintenance, to help individuals effectively keep on top of diabetes management and prevent complications such as heart and circulatory diseases.

Our team offers personalized support tailored to your lifestyle, providing practical skills for blood sugar management, healthy eating, physical activity, and problem-solving to promote overall well-being with diabetes.

By improving blood sugar control, First Support Health Care helps individuals prevent or delay serious diabetes complications, reduce emergency care visits, save on healthcare costs, and enhance quality of life.

We offer education, support, and resources to empower individuals and their loved ones to effectively manage diabetes and improve overall quality of life. Learn how to manage diabetes through nutrition, physical activity, illness management, weight management, stress and mental health management, and more.