Diabetes Home Care in Pittsburgh
Living well with diabetes at home requires consistency – medication timing, meal planning, blood glucose monitoring, foot care, and recognizing warning signs of highs and lows. Mary Angels Home Care provides experienced in-home support for seniors with Type 1, Type 2, and complications-related diabetes throughout Pittsburgh.
PA-Licensed
24/7 Available
Vetted Caregivers
Free Assessment
LTC Insurance OK
Our caregivers support insulin schedules, prepare diabetes-friendly meals, encourage gentle activity, monitor for diabetic foot ulcers, recognize hypoglycemia symptoms, and coordinate with endocrinologists and primary-care teams at UPMC, AHN, and other Pittsburgh providers.
What Diabetes Care Includes at Home
✓Daily insulin schedule reminders
✓Blood glucose monitoring routines
✓Diabetes-friendly meal planning
✓Daily diabetic foot inspection
✓Medication management (metformin, insulin, statins)
✓Recognition of hypo/hyperglycemia symptoms
✓Coordination with endocrinologists
Why families across Pittsburgh trust Mary Angels
- Licensed by the PA Department of Human Services
- Vetted caregivers — background check, drug screen, references
- Flexible scheduling from a few hours per week to 24/7 live-in
- Same-day care available for hospital discharges
- Free in-home assessment with custom care plan & quote
- Long-term care insurance accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Do your caregivers give insulin injections?
Our caregivers can remind and prepare, but cannot administer injections (that requires a licensed nurse). Many clients self-administer with caregiver support.
Can you help with diabetes-friendly meal planning?
Yes – meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing balanced, low-glycemic meals is a core part of our diabetes home care.
What if blood sugar drops dangerously low?
Our caregivers are trained to recognize hypoglycemia and respond with fast-acting glucose, calling 911 if needed.
How much does diabetes home care cost in Pittsburgh?
Hourly rates typically run $25-$35 per hour. Free in-home assessments and long-term care insurance accepted.
Can you help with foot care and ulcer prevention?
Yes – daily foot inspection and watching for signs of ulcers or infection is part of our care.
Do you provide 24/7 care for advanced diabetes complications?
Yes – for advanced complications including vision loss, neuropathy, or dialysis, we provide 24/7 caregivers.