Type 1 Diabetes
WHO WE ARE
BDI, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in San Diego, California, focuses 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!
UPCOMING EVENTS
BDI’s monthly case consultation meeting for mental health professionals working in the field of diabetes.
September 13, 2023
BDI’s monthly case consultation meeting for Diabetes Care Professionals who are not mental health specialists (Zoom meeting).
September 26, 2023
LATEST NEWS
Welcome to BDI’s September 2023 update!
September events:
- September 13: 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.
- September 26. BDI hosts the once-monthly Case Consultation for Diabetes Care Professionals (who are not mental health specialists). In this one-hour interactive Zoom meeting (1 – 2 pm PST), we highlight practical behavioral methods, encourage participants to tell us about their tough challenges, then brainstorm together to find solutions. There is only room for 10 participants each month, so contact us at info@behavioraldiabetes.org if you would like further information and might want to join us.
Episode 7 in BDI’s new video series, “Who Moved the Goalposts?”
In this month’s episode of BDI Briefs, our monthly video program that examines important aspects of the emotional side of diabetes, we discuss a strange new trend we have begun to see, especially among people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their health care providers: A1C and time-in-range targets seem to be getting more aggressive and more nebulous. But why? And is this a growing problem for those with T1D? Join Dr. Guzman (BDI Director of Clinical Education), Dr. Polonsky (BDI President), and Scott Johnson (famed diabetes blogger and a dear BDI friend) for this stimulating discussion.
NEW scientific publications
Dr. Polonsky was honored to serve as a co-author on two new peer-reviewed publications: Training peers to deliver mental health support to adults with Type 1 diabetes using the REACHOUT Mobile App and Treatment satisfaction and well-being with CGM in people with T1D: an analysis based on the GOLD randomized trial.
NEW Research Opportunity for adults with type 1 diabetes in San DIego
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, visit this link or contact the study team: 858-678-7054 or diabetes.research@scrippshealth.org.
NEW Research Opportunity for endocrinology practices (DD-ASSIST)
BDI has received funding to provide endocrinology clinics/practices with a free diabetes distress (DD) assessment and intervention CME program. DD-ASSIST is a comprehensive, pragmatic, clinic-targeted training program to enhance the skills of diabetes clinicians to systematically assess and intervene to reduce DD among adults with diabetes using evidenced-based assessment tools and methods. Supported by a grant from JDRF, we are testing two evidence-based support and training strategies to enhance clinician skills to address DD in the diabetes clinic setting. Staff from participating clinics will receive clinical training at no cost to clinics and CME will be offered. For more information, please visit here, or contact info@behavioraldiabetes.org.
End Diabetes Stigma and Discrimination: Take the Pledge!
Joining an international consensus of prominent organization diabetes health care professionals, BDI has taken the pledge to end diabetes stigma and discrimination. And you can, too! See how here.
