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.

The majority of people with type 1 diabetes and multiple daily insulin injections benefit from using continuous glucose monitoring: An analysis based on the GOLD randomized trial (GOLD-5)

Authors: Arndís F Ólafsdóttir, Jan Bolinder, Tim Heise, William Polonsky, Magnus Ekelund, Magnus Wijkman, Aldina Pivodic, Elsa Ahlén, Erik Schwarcz, Thomas Nyström, Jarl Hellman, Irl B Hirsch, Marcus Lind Abstract Aim: To identify responders to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in relation to reductions in HbA1c and percentage of time spent in hypoglycaemia after initiation of CGM for individuals with type

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Tedious, Tiresome, and Dull: An Unrecognized Problem That We Can Solve

Author: William H. Polonsky Abstract Editor’s Note: This article is adapted from the virtual address Dr. Polonsky delivered as the recipient of the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award for 2020. He delivered the address in June 2020 during the Association’s 80th Scientific Sessions, held online as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019. Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33627999/

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Change in Hemoglobin A1c and Quality of Life with Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring Use by People with Insulin-Treated Diabetes in the Landmark Study

Authors: Timothy Gilbert, Adam Noar, Olivia Blalock, William Polonsky Abstract Background: Initiating continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can affect hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and patients’ relationship with their diabetes. We used real-world HbA1c data to quantify short-term changes in glycemia and validated psychosocial questionnaires to assess changes in quality-of-life indicators in people during their first few months of CGM use. Methods:

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Sustained Intensive Treatment and Long-term Effects on HbA1c Reduction (SILVER Study) by CGM in People With Type 1 Diabetes Treated With MDI

Authors: Marcus Lind, Arndís F Ólafsdóttir, Irl B Hirsch, Jan Bolinder, Sofia Dahlqvist, Aldina Pivodic, Jarl Hellman, Magnus Wijkman, Erik Schwarcz, Henrik Albrektsson, Tim Heise, William Polonsky Abstract Objective: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) reduces HbA1c and time spent in hypoglycemia in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) treated with multiple daily insulin injections (MDI) when evaluated over shorter time periods.

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The influence of time in range on daily mood in adults with type 1 diabetes

Authors: W H Polonsky, A L Fortmann Abstract Aims: To investigate the impact of time in range (TIR) on mood in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods: We followed a cohort of 219 T1D adults, all currently employing a real-time continuous glucose monitoring system (RT-CGM), to investigate how daily changes in CGM metrics were associated with nightly reports of

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The early impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes: A national cohort study

Authors: Lawrence Fisher, William Polonsky, Adijat Asuni, Yasmin Jolly, Danielle Hessler Abstract Aims: To describe the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on adults with T1D or T2D in the U.S. Methods: Participants, recruited from the Taking Control of Your Diabetes Research Registry, were ≥19 years old and diagnosed with either T1D or T2D for ≥12 months. Participants completed an online

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Impact of Participation in a Virtual Diabetes Clinic on Diabetes-Related Distress in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

Authors: William H Polonsky, Jennifer E Layne, Christopher G Parkin, Coco M Kusiak, Nathan A Barleen, David P Miller, Howard Zisser, Ronald F Dixon Abstract The Onduo Virtual Diabetes Clinic is a telehealth program for people with type 2 diabetes that combines mobile app technology, remote personalized lifestyle coaching, connected blood glucose meters, real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) devices, and

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Impact of Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Sharing on Quality of Life and Health Outcomes in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

Authors: William H Polonsky, Addie L Fortmann Abstract Background: To examine experiences with real-time continuous glucose monitoring (RT-CGM) data sharing and its impact on health-related outcomes. Methods: Adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) (N = 302) using the Dexcom G5 Mobile or G6 RT-CGM system and sharing data with ≥1 family/friend follower completed a survey exploring their perceived value of

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The Association Between HbA1c and Time in Hypoglycemia During CGM and Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in People With Type 1 Diabetes and Multiple Daily Insulin Injections: A Randomized Clinical Trial (GOLD-4)

Authors: Shilan Seyed Ahmadi, Klara Westman, Aldina Pivodic, Arndís F Ólafsdóttir, Sofia Dahlqvist, Irl B Hirsch, Jarl Hellman, Magnus Ekelund, Tim Heise, William Polonsky, Magnus Wijkman, Erik Schwarcz, Marcus Lind Abstract Objective: According to recent guidelines, individuals with type 1 diabetes should spend <4.0% of time per day with glucose levels <3.9 mmol/L (<70 mg/dL) and <1.0% per day with

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Improvement in Patient-Reported Outcomes in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Treated with Sotagliflozin plus Insulin Versus Insulin Alone

Authors: Thomas Danne, Vijay N Joish, Marion Afonso, Phillip Banks, Sangeeta Sawhney, Pablo Lapuerta, Michael J Davies, John B Buse, Dee Lin, Matthew Reaney, Sophie Guillonneau, Frank J Snoek, Timothy S Bailey, William Polonsky Abstract Background: Diabetes-related distress is common among persons affected by diabetes and is associated with suboptimal glycemic control and complications, thus constituting a relevant patient-report outcome

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BDI Monthly Events

October 8Case Consultation
October 8: 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.
October 18Diabetes Burnout
October 18: At the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Society of Endocrinologists, in Hyattsville, MD, Dr. Polonsky (BDI President), will have the opportunity to lecture on one of his favorite topics, Diabetes Burnout. https://endoconnection.com/mid/ meetings/annual/info
October 31University of Michigan Workshop
October 31: Dr. Polonsky will be presenting BDI’s one day workshop, “Diabetes Turning Points: Psychosocial Challenges and Behavior Change Solutions in Diabetes”, to healthcare staff at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI. https://umich.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=81622

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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