Publications

BDI along with colleagues in the field of diabetes health and mental well being are continuously working on research projects to further improve the lives of people living with diabetes worldwide.

Discordance between mean glucose and time in range in relation to HbA1c in individuals with type 1 diabetes: results from the GOLD and SILVER trials

Authors: Sofia Sterner Isaksson, Henrik Imberg, Irl B Hirsch, Erik Schwarcz, Jarl Hellman, Magnus Wijkman, Jan Bolinder, Thomas Nyström, Helene Holmer, Sara Hallström, Arndís F Ólafsdóttir, Sofia Pekkari, William Polonsky, Marcus Lind ABSTRACT AIMS/HYPOTHESIS:  Previous studies have shown that individuals with similar mean glucose levels (MG) or percentage of time in range (TIR) may have different HbA1c values. The aim

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Understanding suboptimal insulin use in type 1 and 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional survey of healthcare providers who treat people with diabetes

Authors: Rachel S Newson, Erik Spaepen, Birong Liao, Julie Bower, Indranil Bhattacharya, Esther Artime, William Polonsky Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to understand the healthcare provider (HCP) perspective on the extent of suboptimal insulin dosing in people with diabetes (PwD), as well as specific challenges and solutions to insulin management. Methods: An online survey of general practitioners

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Roles and competencies of the clinical psychologist in adult diabetes care-A consensus report

Authors: Frank J Snoek, Maria Teresa Anarte-Ortiz, Therese Anderbro, Katarzyna Cyranka, Christel Hendrieckx , Norbert Hermanns, Liliana Indelicato , Brian E McGuire, Andreia Mocan, Giesje Nefs, William H Polonsky, Rose Stewart , Michael Vallis Abstract Aims: Psychological care is recognised as an integral part of quality diabetes care. We set out to describe the roles and competencies of the clinical

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The Emotional Impact of Negative Language in People With Diabetes: A Descriptive Study Using a Semantic Differential Scale

Authors: Jane K Dickinson, Susan J Guzman, Jennalee S Wooldridge Abstract Purpose: Explore the emotional experience of people with diabetes as they encounter words and phrases that have been previously identified as problematic and evaluate potential differences in their emotional impact based on type of diabetes and demographic characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study employing an online survey of 107

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How Continuous Glucose Monitoring Can Motivate Self-management: Can Motivation Follow Behaviour?

Authors: Michael Vallis, Hana Ryan, Lori Berard, Emmanuel Cosson, Finn Boerlum Kristensen, Fleur Levrat-Guillen, Nicolas Naiditch, Remi Rabasa-Lhoret, William Polonsky Abstract Objectives: Motivation to adhere to clinical recommendations requires engagement, and the urgency to act is one of many factors that contribute to achieving glycemic benefits in people with type 2 diabetes (PwT2D). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices are associated

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The AH-HA! Project: Transforming Group Diabetes Self-Management Education Through the Addition of Flash Glucose Monitoring

Authors: William H Polonsky, Addie L Fortmann, Emily C Soriano, Susan J Guzman, Martha M Funnell Abstract Background: The majority of individuals referred to diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) programs do not access this resource. Of those who do, attrition is high, with anecdotal reports pointing to the didactic and impersonal nature of these programs contributing to low utilization

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How introduction of automated insulin delivery systems may influence psychosocial outcomes in adults with type 1 diabetes: Findings from the first investigation with the Omnipod® 5 System

Authors: William H Polonsky, Korey K Hood, Carol J Levy, Sarah A MacLeish, Irl B Hirsch, Sue A Brown, Bruce W Bode, Anders L Carlson, Viral N Shah, Ruth S Weinstock, Anuj Bhargava, Thomas C Jones, Grazia Aleppo, Sanjeev N Mehta, Lori M Laffel, Gregory P Forlenza, Jennifer L Sherr, Lauren M Huyett, Todd E Vienneau, Trang T Ly, Omnipod

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A new perspective on diabetes distress using the type 2 diabetes distress assessment system (T2-DDAS): Prevalence and change over time

Authors: L Fisher, W H Polonsky, M Perez-Nieves, U Desai, L Strycker, D Hessler Abstract Aims: To establish cut-points and thresholds for elevated diabetes distress; document change over time; and define minimal clinically important differences (MCID) using the new Type 2 Diabetes Distress Assessment System (T2-DDAS). Methods: A national sample of adults with type 2 diabetes completed the T2-DDAS CORE

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The Influence of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Psychosocial Outcomes in Insulin-Using Type 2 Diabetes

Authors: Emily C Soriano, William H Polonsky Abstract Background: To examine the impact of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) on psychosocial outcomes in adults with insulin-using type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods: A total of 174 insulin-using adults with T2D completed questionnaires assessing diabetes distress, hypoglycemic confidence, hypoglycemic fear, device-related emotional burden, and device-related trust before and after a six-month trial

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The Role of Retrospective Data Review in the Personal Use of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Perceived Impact on Quality of Life and Health Outcomes

Authors: William H Polonsky, Emily C Soriano, Addie L Fortmann Abstract Background: To explore whether regularly reviewing one’s own retrospective continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data might be linked with perceived quality of life (QoL) and glycemic benefits. Methods: Adults with type 1 diabetes (N = 300) or insulin-using type 2 diabetes (N = 198) using the Dexcom G5 Mobile or

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BDI Monthly Events

February 3Virtual Presentation
February 3: Dr. Guzman (BDI’s Director of Clinical Education) will moderate ADA’s “Diabetes 101: Case Management Webinar”.
February 11
February 11Case Consultation
February 11: BDI hosts the San Diego-wide, monthly case consultation meeting (for mental health professionals working in the field of diabetes). Contact us at [email protected] if you are in the greater San Diego area and would like further information about this program.
February 22
February 22T1D Meetup
February 22: Time for another T1D meet-up! GrownupT1Ds, a wonderful nonprofit that organizes fun social events for adults with type 1 diabetes here in southern California and now spreading to other cities across the United States. The next one will be at 1 pm at Hooleys Public House, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA. This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP at www.grownupt1ds.org
April 18
April 18CME Workshop
On April 18, BDI will host a live, one-day, CME workshop: Engaging the Disengaged: Innovative Strategies for Promoting Behavior Change in Diabetes. Run by Dr. Polonsky (BDI President) and Dr. Guzman (BDI Clinic Director), Participants will deepen their skills in recognizing and addressing common barriers to effective self-care and cardiometabolic medication initiation and maintenance, while fostering respectful, stigma-free clinical encounters.

Publications

BDI along with colleagues in the field of diabetes health and mental well being are continuously working on research projects

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