Caring for an older person living with diabetes is an important and rewarding role. Learn how you can support the person you care for to live well with diabetes.
A carer is anyone who looks after the health and day-to-day needs of another person. You might be their family member or close friend. Caring might be something you do but do not think of as a ‘role’.
Whether you care for an older person with diabetes full time, or just offer occasional help, support is available to help you.
Supporting day-to-day diabetes management
As people get older, they may need help with daily tasks that are part of managing diabetes.
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Managing blood glucose
Learn how to spot the signs of low or high blood glucose levels and know what to do next.
Medication
Older people may need help with taking their medications correctly, and these may need to be adjusted over time.
Diabetes-related complications
Older people may need help with getting regular checks for diabetes-related complications, or with managing any complications they have.
Physical and emotional wellbeing
You play an important role in encouraging habits that are good for your loved one’s body and mind.
Visit our dedicated web pages with information, resources and support for people as they age.
Caring for someone with diabetes
Caring for a family member or friend who has diabetes can be rewarding, but also challenging. Learn how to best support the person in managing their diabetes.
About diabetes
We have information to help you understand what diabetes is, the different types of diabetes people can have, and what to consider when managing diabetes.
Managing diabetes
We have information to help you learn how to properly manage diabetes, as well as how to make healthy choices to reduce health risks.
Diabetes Australia acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this Country. We recognise their connection to land, waters, winds and culture. We pay the upmost respect to them, their cultures and to their Elders, past and present. We are committed to improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by diabetes and those at risk.
