Which statement best describes the occupational therapy focus in diabetes management?

• A. Prioritizing insulin production
• B. Maximizing independence and safety during ADLs/IADLs
• C. Reducing exercise
• D. Providing medical therapy

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that occupational therapy in diabetes care centers on helping people manage daily self-care tasks safely and independently. OT focuses on how diabetes affects performing activities of daily living (like bathing, dressing, grooming) and instrumental activities of daily living (such as meal planning, medication management, glucose monitoring, shopping, and foot care). The goal is to optimize independence, safety, and efficiency by teaching routines, energy-conserving strategies, and adaptations to the home environment or tools, so these essential tasks can be done effectively every day. This is not about producing insulin or providing medical therapy, which are medical management roles, and it does not advocate reducing exercise; rather, it supports engaging in safe, appropriate activity as part of overall management. So maximizing independence and safety during ADLs and IADLs best fits the occupational therapy focus.