BEHAVIORAL DIABETES INSTITUTE
Addressing the Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes
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October 2026
October 14: 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.
Letting Go of Diabetes Guilt
Managing diabetes isn’t just about blood glucose – it can also bring guilt, frustration, anxiety, and burnout. In this episode of Diabetes Primetime, Dr Guzman, shares tips to take the judgment out of glucose numbers, let go of blame and perfectionism, and navigate the emotional ups and downs of diabetes. Plus, learn how to recognize diabetes burnout, manage anxiety around highs and lows, and find support when diabetes starts to feel overwhelming.
October 24, 2026
BDI’s live CME workshop with Dr. William Polonsky and Dr. Susan Guzman returns this fall, with practical strategies for addressing psychosocial barriers to diabetes self-management.
The workshop is scheduled for October 24, space is limited. You can find out more at: https://diabetesedstore.net/products/engaging-the-disengaged-oct-2026
BONUS: Register by October 1 and receive a free signed copy during the workshop of Dr. Polonsky’s soon-to-be published book, Diabetes Burnout, Second Edition.
And much thanks to Abbott Diabetes Care for supporting this program.
What people are saying...
- “This is an essential workshop for every healthcare professional aiming to boost patient engagement, improve outcomes, and foster a more positive approach to diabetes management.”
–Tony Song, MBA
CEO / Founder / PWD
Diabetes Care Partners
How to Make Diabetes Data Your Friend
BDI friends and fellow healthcare professionals, Adam Brown and Aimeé José, present an in-person half-day workshop for people with diabetes here in San Diego on October 16, How to Make Diabetes Data Your Friend. Don’t miss it!
New online presentation for healthcare professionals:
As part of Vumedi Week 2026, Dr. Polonsky (BDI President) presents, Diabetes Distress: Practical Strategies for Assessment and Treatment in Clinical Care
WHO WE ARE
Behavioral Diabetes Institute
Diabetes isn’t merely medical — there’s an emotional and behavioral side to living with it.
The Behavioral Diabetes Institute (BDI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the emotional, social, and psychological challenges of diabetes. Through research, education, practical resources, and professional training, we work to help people with diabetes and the healthcare professionals who support them live healthier, more fulfilling lives.