Very interesting post about diabetes management with the Intellectually Delayed (ID) population. Nurses have an important role in managing the health status of these individuals. Nurses can serve as diabetes educators to the client and the caregivers. The challenge of identifying the individuals and effectively managing their diabetes requires close case management. “However, difficulties can arise with people with ID engaging with health services as a result of communication deficits, behavior problems and not understanding why a blood test is required” (Taggart, Coates & Truesdale-Kennedy, 2013, p. 1160) Caregivers should prepare the client for their health care by preparing them for what will happen during the visit. Health care managers
