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A Guide to Monitoring Blood Glucose at Home

A Guide to Monitoring Blood Glucose at Home

Monitoring glucose levels at home can be a big life change, but don’t worry; great advances in medical technology have helped make it quite manageable and easy to do. Modern blood glucose systems are simple to use and very accurate. With a little understanding and a bit of practice, you’ll have no trouble making it part of your daily routine. This article focuses on BGMs. To learn more about CGM, read guide to continuous glucose monitors.

Why People Love Us:  Explaining our 98% Customer Satisfaction

Why People Love Us: Explaining our 98% Customer Satisfaction

At Home Care Delivered, we believe that customer satisfaction is the measure of our success. That’s why we distribute a survey each year; we want to make sure we’re living up to our high standards of service. And for 2017, we can proudly say we’ve accomplished a new industry landmark. In the category of their overall experience, our customers reported a 98% satisfaction rate. This is an unprecedented result for a medical supply company. As a whole, the industry struggles with customer happiness, with only 74% of patients reporting satisfaction with their medical supplier.

Ostomy Skin Care – How to Help Prevent Irritation

Ostomy Skin Care – How to Help Prevent Irritation

Skin irritation is a common issue that concerns people with ostomy systems. Pouching systems and output both can cause itching and burning of the skin, but the good news is that preventing these issues is fairly simple. The key thing to remember about Ostomy skin care is simply to treat the skin delicately. Be gentle with the pouching system and take the time to attach and remove it properly. It’s also important to understand how the skin should be cleaned.

A Guide to Bedsores – What They Are and How To Treat Them

A Guide to Bedsores – What They Are and How To Treat Them

Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are a common injury suffered by individuals whose mobility prevents them from being able to change their body position for extended periods of time. The resulting pressure damages the skin, causing painful sores to develop. It’s estimated that between 10-20% of people in a nursing facility will experience Bedsores at some point during their care. For people at home, that number is about 150,000 people per year.

Ostomy Fact Sheets

Ostomy Fact Sheets

At Home Care Delivered, we want you have the information you need for successfully managing your Ostomy care. Here are some fact sheets that might answer some of the questions you have. Feel free to print them out and use them as you see fit. Don’t forget to check out our Ostomy articles for more helpful tips. And remember, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. We’re always available to help!