Saturday, February 11, 2012

Diabetes Caregiver Center

Diabetes is a disease which has the ability to change the lifestyle of both the caretaker and the person diagnosed. The resources below will help you take on the task of caretaker and successfully manage your loved one's diabetes.

Caring for a Loved One with Diabetes

Essential information for all caregivers

Whether you are the primary caregiver for a child, spouse, parent or other family member find essential information on the basics of diabetes caregiving here.
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For the Parent

  • mother with small child
    A Mother's Perspective
    Even if you're not a patient, diabetes education is equally important for caregivers.  
  • child with father
    My Child Has Diabetes
    What all parents need to know about caring for a child with type 1 diabetes. 
  • Child on swings
    Caregiving Resolutions
    Some simple resolutions can make each day easier and help you become a better caregiving while helping your child take on more responsibility for his or her own diabetes care.

For the Spouse

  • Helping Spouses
    Expert David Mendosa offers some advice to well meaning spouses on caring for their husband or wife. 
  • young rheumatoid arthritis couple
    The Spouse's Perspective 
    The support of your loved one's is essential in managing any disease. Learn how our expert Kelsey's diabetes affects her husband and how he supports his wife. 
  • Old Couple
    The Patient's Perspective
    Insights into the patient's mind just may help you support and care for your loved one. 

For All Caregivers

Managing Diabetes Costs

  • cholesterol health calculator
    Calculating the Cost of Care
    Seeing your doctor probably costs a lot more than you think. Even if you have health insurance with a minimal co-pay, that's not the half of it.