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GS02 The Emotional Side of Diabetes
Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists Presentation by Dr. Lawrence Fisher
The Emotional Side of Diabetes
Lawrence Fisher, PhD
44 minutes
Module 1
Critical Psychosocial Issues In Diabetes: Key Contributors to Patient Disengagement
1. Motivation and Diabetes: A New Approach to an Old Problem
William Polonsky, PhD
17 minutes
2. How Big of a Deal is Depression in Diabetes?
Susan Guzman, PhD
10 minutes
3. Understanding and Assessing Diabetes Distress
William Polonsky, PhD
17 minutes
4. Addressing Patients’ Sense of Fatalism and Hopelessness
William Polonsky, PhD
14 minutes
Module 2
Problematic Medication Taking
1. The Scope of the Problem
William Polonsky, PhD
16 minutes
2. Medication Taking and the Problem of Patient-Physician Trust
Susan Guzman, PhD
10 minutes
3. Medication Taking and the Problem of Forgetfulness
William Polonsky, PhD
12 minutes
Module 3
Addressing Nutrition and Insulin Concerns While Diabetic
1. Disordered Eating in Diabetes
William Polonsky, PhD
25 minutes
2. Overcoming Psychological Insulin Resistance
William Polonsky, PhD
18 minutes
3. Addressing Worries and Concerns About Hypoglycemia
Susan Guzman, PhD
10 minutes
4. When Diabetes Meets Substance Use Disorders
Susan Guzman, PhD
9 minutes
5. Providing Patients with Personalized Metabolic Feedback
William Polonsky, PhD
15 minutes
6. Addressing the Common Environmental Barriers to Successful Diabetes Self Care
William Polonsky, PhD
17 minutes
7. Developing Effective Action Plans for Diabetes Care
Susan Guzman, PhD
12 minutes
8. Motivational Interviewing in Diabetes Care
William Polonsky, PhD
18 minutes
9. Words Matter: Leveraging the Power of Language During Clinic Visits
Susan Guzman, PhD
16 minutes
10. Effective Strategies for Discussing Diabetes at the Time of Diagnosis
Susan Guzman, PhD
10 minutes
11. The Role for Empathy in Diabetes Care
Susan Guzman, PhD
9 minutes
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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.
Does Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use Prompt Greater Engagement in Self-Management? A Randomized Controlled Trial Focusing on Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: William H Polonsky, Emily C Soriano, Fleur Levrat-Guillen, Mariya Chichmarenko, Haley Sandoval, Alessandra Bastian, Addie L Fortmann, Andrew Kwist, Michael Vallis Abstract Background: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) promotes
Beyond the Trend Arrow: Potential Value of Artificial Intelligence-Supported Glucose Predictions for People with Type 1 Diabetes Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems
Authors: Sufyan Hussain, William Polonsky, Renza Scibilia, Timor Glatzer Abstract Advances in diabetes technologies such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) have provided