Relationship-led and supportive Diabetes Monitoring in Ivybridge from compassionate and experienced home care professionals.
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Highest regulatory ratings
16,000+ active clients
Recommended by 95% of our clients
10,000+ carers nationwide
Home Care rating 9.6
Managing diabetes requires careful routines, from blood sugar checks to medication and diet. For older people, this can be particularly challenging—especially if they are living with other conditions such as dementia. Our diabetes monitoring care at home in Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock and the South Hams is delivered by fully trained Care Professionals who work alongside your healthcare team. With an Outstanding CQC rating, 10/10 reviews, and years of hands-on experience, families trust us to support their loved ones safely, helping them stay independent and well at home.
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Diabetes management relies on routine and attention to detail, which can feel overwhelming for families. Our Care Professionals can visit as often as needed to support your loved one with blood sugar checks, insulin therapy, and healthy daily habits. Families in Ivybridge and the South Hams choose our diabetes care at home because it reduces the risk of complications, avoids unnecessary hospital admissions, and provides peace of mind. It means your loved one receives professional support while staying in familiar surroundings, where they feel most comfortable and in control.
We offer two types of home care: hourly care, where we visit at set times, or live-in care, where a carer resides in the home. Both are overseen by our care management team and delivered by compassionate Care Professionals. Each care package is made up of a unique mix of services to meet your needs.
Companionship care
We carefully match Care Professionals with clients to ensure a meaningful bond is created.
Home help & meal prep
Keeping the home environment clean, safe, and nourishing with home-cooked meals.
Personal care
Assistance with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, always respecting the dignity of your loved one.
Mobility support
Helping your loved one move around their home safely, including transfers and positioning.
Health appointment management
We support you to attend those important health appointments.
Community engagement
We enable you to continue to do the things you enjoy, be it a visit to the garden centre or your local art group.
Transportation
Assistance getting you from A to B, whether it be to go visit a friend or help with your shopping.
Medication management
Ensuring medicines are taken correctly and on time, supporting overall health.
Every client’s needs are different, which is why our diabetes care at home in Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock and the South Hams is flexible and personalised. Support might include daily blood sugar monitoring, help with insulin injections, assistance with meal preparation, or encouraging safe exercise. One client, for example, benefits from morning visits where her Care Professional checks her glucose levels, administers insulin, and prepares a healthy breakfast to start the day right. Tailored routines like this keep clients safe, comfortable and supported, while easing the pressure on families.
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see how we can help
Our Care Professionals are trained to the highest clinical standards, including safe use of insulin pen devices and accurate blood sugar monitoring. Many bring years of experience in elderly and specialist care, and we work closely with GPs and nurses to ensure continuity. What drives our team is knowing their support makes life easier and healthier for families—reducing risks, providing reassurance, and helping clients maintain independence. Families in Ivybridge and the South Hams trust us because our Outstanding CQC rating reflects both the quality of care and the compassion we provide.
Alongside our at-home diabetes monitoring service, families in Ivybridge, Plympton, Plymstock and the South Hams can access extra health support locally. Check our blog for updates.
FAQs
Our office provides care for people at home in the following areas:
Ashford, Plymstock, Wollaton, Ivybridge, Chaddlewood, Charford, Plympton, Kingsbridge, Harleston, Buckfastleigh, South Brent, Staddiscombe, Harraton, Yealmpton, Underwood, Waterhead, Salcombe, Newton Ferrers, Modbury, Oreston, Brixton, Alston, Loddiswell, Bittaford, Thurlestone, Lee Mill, Combe, Combe, Malborough, Lutton, Lutton, East Allington, Harbertonford, West Buckland, Heybrook Bay, Harberton, Buckfast, Aveton Gifford, Inner Hope, Ermington, Buckland, Cornwood, Tideford, Ugborough, Holbeton, Kingston, Blackawton, West Charleton, Wotter, Diptford, Rattery, Sutton, Langford, Avonwick, Sparkwell, Stokenham, Easton, Moreleigh, Bigbury-on-Sea, Sherford, Sherford, Brownston, Frogmore, East Prawle, Broadmoor, Churchstow, Upper Dean, Yealmbridge, Spriddlestone, Membland, Torcross, Shaugh Prior, Ashprington, Stanton, Cornworthy, Battisborough Cross, South Milton, Down Thomas, Horsebrook, Allaleigh, Woodleigh, North Huish, Halwell, East Buckland, Curtisknowle, South Pool, Tuckenhay, Galmpton, Wrangaton, Shipley Bridge, Belsford, Didworthy, Ringmore, Yondertown, East Portlemouth, Beeson, St Ann's Chapel, Beesands, Aish, Penquit, Harbourneford, Ford, Ford, Langaford, Lee Moor, Bigbury, Dunstone, Dunstone, Corntown, Gabber, Bow, Bow, Hutcherleigh, Hope, Hooe, Goveton, Burraton, Scorriton, Kellaton, Slapton, Hemerdon, Netton, Start, Ludbrook, Bantham, Rickham, South Allington, Worston, Sorley, Coombe, Coombe, Blackpool, Westlake, Chillington, Bowden, Weeke, Eastdown, East Cornworthy, Bolberry, East Charleton, Lower Batson, Woolston, Woolston, Ledstone, South Huish, Deancombe, Higher Batson, Woodford, Woodford, Wash, Harford, Upton, Dean Prior, Goodshelter, Bickerton, Preston, Venn, Goosewell, Millcombe, West Leigh, Hatch, Chivelstone, Widewell, Rew, Merafield, Langage Industrial Estate, Steer Park, Plympton Central, Plympton St Maurice, Turnchapel, Elburton Village, Colebrook Village, West Alvington, Mothecombe, Wembury, North Hallsands, South Hallsands, Moorhaven Village, West Prawle, Stert Barton, Washbourne, Painsford, Luscombe, Wrescombe, Lolesbury, Pool Mill, Rowden Court, Grimpstonleigh, Beneknowle, Noss Mayo, Higher Beara, Higher Beara, Bigadon, Lixton, Topsham Bridge, Hendham, Frittiscombe, Flear Mill, Rimpston, Lower Combe, Broadgates, Yeatson, Hernaford, Place Barton, Gara Bridge, Crabadon, Yadsworthy, Luson, Hazard, Aunemouth, Coyton, Gitcombe, Beenleigh, Collaton, Outer Hope, Stidston, Cullaford, Boreston, Kitley, Higher Bowden, North Filham, Great Torr, Boarshill, Lower Torr, Worswell Barton, Langdon Barton, Collaton, Higher Keaton, Strashleigh, Pennaton, Addislade, Auton, Collapit, Owley, Higher Kernborough, Middle Kernborough, Lower Kernborough, Elwell, Higher Wonton, Knapp Mill, Higher Warcombe, Fallapit, Smithaleigh, Bulkamore, Lucas Wood, Lee Mill Bridge, Hope Barton, Blanks Mill, Cholwells, Horsecombe, North Bolberry, North Upton, Sharpham Barton, Woodcombe
If your town doesn’t appear above please check the postcodes below to see if we cover your area:
PL9 7, TQ7 1, PL7 2, PL7 1, PL9 8, PL9 9, PL7 4, PL9 0, TQ9 7, TQ7 2, TQ7 4, TQ7 3, TQ10 9, TQ11 0, PL21 0, PL8 1, PL7 5, TQ8 8, PL8 2, PL21 9
Home Instead Ivybridge is one of 250 locally owned offices that collectively form Home Instead UK. Together, we care for 16,000 clients, delivering one million hours of home care each month. This unique combination of community-focused local offices and the resources of a national network enables us to provide personalised, relationship-led care while leading research and innovation that is transforming the experience of aging. Our services include companionship care, personal care, specialist care (including dementia, palliative, and Parkinson’s), and live-in care.
Having regular checks of your blood sugars is a vital part of living with Diabetes, allowing you to learn if you need to make any changes, such as eating or taking more medication. In the long-term routine checks can keep you healthy and lower the chance of complications occurring.
Many people who have diabetes are able to live their lives normally despite the challenges it can create. As long as you lead a healthy lifestyle and manage your medical needs appropriately, your life should not require too many changes. Where support is needed for you or a loved one with diabetes, Home Instead can provide care as required.
Being ill can effect your diabetes management so its important to be prepared for this possibility. You may need to make changes during this time and check your blood sugar more regularly. Your clinical team will likely have advice for your specific needs, and our Care Professionals are trained in how to support you during a period of illness.
Enable your loved ones to continue to live their life with the support of the Ivybridge team. If you would like to hear what clients say about us please take a peek at our Home Care verified reviews. If you would like more information about our high quality Diabetes Monitoring service, please call us on 01752 938220, or fill out the form below.