Type 1 Diabetes
Behavioral Diabetes Institute
WHO WE ARE
Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in San Diego, California, focused on addressing the social, emotional, and psychological barriers to living a long and healthy life with diabetes. To better understand and overcome these obstacles, BDI is actively engaged in research examining the psychological aspects of diabetes and evaluating innovative behavioral interventions. In addition, BDI directly offers an array of unique, behaviorally-oriented products and services for: people with type 1 diabetes; people with type 2 diabetes; parents of children and teens with diabetes; spouses and partners of people with diabetes; and interested health care professionals. Products and services include print materials; online courses and modules, face-to-face workshops and seminars, professional training programs, and an online library of resources.
We invite you to explore the resources available to you from BDI. We also welcome your suggestions for additional resources that might be added to our web site. Thank you!
RESEARCH STUDY
Ready to get on a better track with your type 2 diabetes?
We are STILL recruiting for BDI’s new research study which is investigating an innovative diabetes education program. This opportunity might be right for you if you are ready to get on track with your diabetes, were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes less than 10 years ago, live anywhere in the U.S. and your last A1C was 7.0% or higher.
The study is examining how innovative new approaches to diabetes education might help to improve glucose outcomes and quality of life outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to take part in one of two different live, online, group education programs. Each group program will be lively and informative, and will meet once weekly for 5 weeks in a row. Also, half of the participants will receive a continuous glucose monitor and free testing supplies.
To find out more and see if you might qualify, click below to apply. Or for more information, email us at ahhastudy@behavioraldiabetes.org or call us at 858-336-8693.
RESEARCH STUDY
Feeling “burned out” by type 1 diabetes? A NEW clinical trial may help!
The Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute is conducting a research study called ACT1VATE – specifically designed to support people living with type 1 diabetes.
Participants will receive free tailored support resources and financial compensation. For more information, contact the study team: 858-678-7054 or diabetes.research@scrippshealth.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 9
BDI hosts the San Diego-wide, monthly case consultation meeting (for mental health professionals working in the field of diabetes). Contact us at info@behavioraldiabetes.org if you are in the greater San Diego area and would like further information about this program.
OCTOBER 17
At the 2024 Diabetes Technology Meeting in San Francisco (CA), Dr. Polonsky (BDI President) will speak on “How Diabetes Technology Enhances Patient Engagement”. https://www.diabetestechnology.org/dtm/
LATEST NEWS
Welcome to BDI’s October 2024 update!
NEW scientific publication
Dr. Polonsky was proud to serve as co-author on Psychosocial outcomes with the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System in caregivers of very young children with type 1 diabetes. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39300963/
Previous scientific publication
Dr. Polonsky was proud to serve as co-author on Inadequate insurance coverage for overweight/obesity management. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39146485/
Have you seen the lovely new article describing the problem of diabetes distress and how it can be addressed? Our own Dr. Guzman is one of the experts quoted and interviewed. Read here: https://www.nextavenue.org/dealing-with-diabetes-distress/
New Episode in BDI’s video series, “What’s the best way to assess Diabetes Distress”
In this month’s episode of “BDI Briefs”, our monthly video program that examines important aspects of the emotional side of diabetes, we discuss the various ways to assess diabetes distress in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Join Dr. Guzman (BDI Director of Clinical Education), Dr. Polonsky (BDI President), and Scott Johnson (famed diabetes blogger and a dear BDI friend) in the review of the various measures of diabetes distress, considerations for which one to choose and how to access them.
