Background Globally, diabetes is increasing with concerns about the impact on outcomes,
including premature death and the costs associated with managing the condition. Research …

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are at a higher risk of developing
diabetes compared with the non‐intellectually disabled population, as a consequence of …

Objective To present an analysis of the evidence related to the prevalence of diabetes in
people with intellectual disabilities (ID), their experiences of their condition and treatment …

Background: People with intellectual disability who have diabetes have few resources for
themselves or their carers. There are multiple health issues present. The objective of the …

Background People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to have diabetes and
develop complications from it. Diabetes management is complex and insulin treatment in …

Aims To establish the prevalence and incidence of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in people
with an intellectual and developmental disability and determine their impact on health and …

Background The prevalence of diabetes is relatively high in people with intellectual disability
(ID). However, little is known about how people with ID experience having diabetes and how …

The incidence of diabetes in people with an intellectual disability, although unknown, is
indicated to be higher than the general population. Given the challenges individuals with …

Typically, people with learning difficulties due to intellectual disability face a variety of daily
challenges, and require continual support from specialized carers. If they are affected by a …

Despite emerging evidence that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
(IDD) have a high prevalence of diabetes, Canada does not have a strategy to address …