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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September 10: 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.

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September 27: Dr. Polonsky (BDI President), will be presenting The Power of Psych at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute’s 2025 Updates in Diabetes Management, in La Jolla (CA). See: https://www.scripps.org/events/2025-updates-in-diabetes-management-september-27-2025