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
Research opportunity for people with type 2 diabetes
We are continuing to recruit for BDI’s new 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
JANUARY 8
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.
LATEST NEWS
Welcome to BDI’s January 2025 update!
A round-up of 2024 BDI research acheivements:
During 2024, BDI staff authored or co-authored 24 scientific publications (which includes the 3 new ones highlighted above) and 8 published abstracts at major scientific meetings. You can see the full list right HERE. Our work has covered a wide range, including studies on diabetes distress, the value of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people with diabetes, the impact of diabetes medications on quality of life, the benefits of diabetes technology for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, diabetes stigma, and more.
New Scientific Publications
BDI staff served as co-authors on three new publications this month:
- How Might We Tell if Advances in Diabetes Care and Technology are Helping People to Feel Less Constrained? Introducing the Diabetes Constraints Scale.
- Understanding the different stages of type 1 diabetes and their management: a plain language summary.
- Towards standardization of person-reported outcomes (PROs) in pediatric diabetes research: A consensus report.
Coming Soon
Stay tuned for BDI’s newly revamped website and new videos. Also, we will continue to actively collaborate with our colleagues at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute and the University of California, San Francisco on important diabetes projects, and we hope to launch several new research projects shortly. Thanks for your interest and support!
NEW presentations from BDI staff:
Addressing Fears When Starting Insulin. This recent episode of The Huddle (from ADCES) features Dr. Guzman (BDI Director of Clinical Education) speaking on an important subject for healthcare professionals.
https://thehuddle.simplecast.com/episodes/addressing-fears-starting-insulin-susan-guzman
The Emotional Side of Diabetes: Time for A Paradigm Shift. Watch the ADCES 2024 Keynote Address from Dr. Fisher (BDI Research Director). It is terrific!
https://vimeo.com/user144912402/download/1002056335/f79dc0e901
