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.

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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A Glycemia Risk Index (GRI) of Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Validated by Clinician Ratings

Authors: David C Klonoff, Jing Wang, David Rodbard, Michael A Kohn, Chengdong Li, Dorian Liepmann, David Kerr, David Ahn, Anne L Peters, Guillermo E Umpierrez, Jane Jeffrie Seley, Nicole Y Xu, Kevin T Nguyen, Gregg Simonson, Michael S D Agus, Mohammed E Al-Sofiani, Gustavo Armaiz-Pena, Timothy S Bailey, Ananda Basu, Tadej Battelino, Sewagegn Yeshiwas Bekele, Pierre-Yves Benhamou, B Wayne Bequette,

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A systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the prevalence of depression between people with and without Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes

Authors: Aaisha Farooqi, Clare Gillies, Harini Sathanapally, Sophia Abner, Sam Seidu, Melanie J Davies, William H Polonsky, Kamlesh Khunti Abstract Aims: Diabetes can significantly impact quality of life and mental health. However, inconsistencies have been reported in the prevalence of depression in those with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and those without. Systematic reviews also included studies without adequate

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BDI Monthly Events

July 9Case Consultation
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.
July 18Grownup T1D
July 18: Time for another T1D meet-up! GrownupT1Ds, a wonderful nonprofit here in southern California, is teaming up with TCOYD and BDI for a special Friday afternoon (3 pm - 6 pm) you won’t want to miss. Dr. Edelman (famed endocrinologist, TCOYD Founder and living with T1D) and Dr. Polonsky (BDI President) will be speaking, and it will be a chance to hang out with other adults with T1D. The event will be held at TCOYD, 5720 Oberlin Drive, Suite 150, San Diego, CA 92121. While the event is free, space is limited, so please RSVP https://grownupt1ds.org/.
August 8-10TCOYD ONE
August 8 – 10. Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) will be hosting the in-person ONE event, an amazing weekend experience here in San Diego for more than 500 people with type 1 diabetes and their loved ones. Dr. Polonsky is honored to be one of the presenters, and we will hope to see many of you there. There are still a few spaces left, so if you’d like to know more, please visit: https://tcoyd.org/one-2025/

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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