Diabetes Nursing Care at Home in Singapore

What it costs

typically S$120–200 per visit for the nurse's time. Consumables are billed separately at cost — no markup. The fee also covers travel within mainland Singapore and a written summary for the patient's doctor. See the full pricing list.

Surcharges, where they apply:

• Same-day / urgent (booked within 24 hours): +S$60
• Off-island / remote zones (Sentosa, Jurong Island, Tuas South): +S$55
• Visits beyond 60 minutes: +S$60 per additional 30 minutes

What happens during the visit

• The nurse confirms the prescription, the insulin type and the dose.
• Blood glucose is checked, recorded, and read against the plan.
• Insulin is drawn up or the pen prepared, and given at the correct site.
• Injection sites and the feet are checked for lumps, cuts or early ulcers.
• The family is coached on technique, and a written visit summary is left for the patient's own doctor.

Who needs this

People with diabetes who need help with insulin injections or blood glucose monitoring at home — often after a new diagnosis, a change in insulin, or when eyesight or dexterity makes self-injection unsafe.

How often: As often as the insulin or monitoring plan needs — from a one-off teaching visit to daily or twice-daily insulin.

Subsidies you may be eligible for

Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs may qualify for AIC-subsidised home nursing and the Home Caregiving Grant. See home nursing subsidies for who qualifies and how to apply.

When to call a doctor

• Shakiness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness (possible low blood sugar — treat and seek help)
• Very high readings with thirst, drowsiness or vomiting
• A foot cut, blister or ulcer — however small — that isn't healing

For urgent or severe symptoms, call 995 or go to the nearest A&E.