Patient teaching is very important to the management of diabetes. Correct use of insulin, self-testing of glucose, use of other technology such as insulin pumps, and vigilance about preventing and...

Patient teaching is very important to the management of diabetes. Correct use of insulin, self-testing of glucose, use of other technology such as insulin pumps, and vigilance about preventing and detecting complications are key teaching topics. Develop a detailed teaching plan with an emphasis on self-management. Be sure to include a collaborative suggestion for another professional who would be involved in the teaching plan. Inclusion of culture, client developmental level, and socioeconomic factors should be considered.

Client #1

A 50-year-old male with newly diagnosed type two diabetes. This person has a mild intellectual disability and lives on his own in an apartment with weekly supervision by a caseworker. He needs to learn how to test his blood sugar once a day and has been given a prescription for Metformin.