BDI Booklets

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For People with Diabetes

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Community Resources

Scales and Measures

Scales & Measures

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Diabetes Distress Assessment

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The Emotional Side of Diabetes

Don't Freak Out!

Diabetes Etiquette

Teens Diabetes Etiquette

Breaking Free From Depression

Spanish Diabetes Etiquette

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Monthly Events

April 9Case Consultation Meeting
April 9: 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.
April 26 https://grownupt1ds.org/
April 26: Time for another T1D meet-up! Our friend and colleague, Kelly Dawes, is organizing another fun social event for adults with type 1 diabetes here in southern California. This one will be at 1 pm at Altar Society Brewing & Coffee Co., 230 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. This event is free, but space is limited. Please RSVP at https://grownupt1ds.org/

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Recent Publications

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.