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How to Deal with Diabetes Burnout

By Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE on July 24, 2022   /   Depression, Diabetes Burnout   /   2 Comments
How to Deal with Diabetes Burnout

Stick a fork in us, we’re done. Fear, stress, beeping, buzzing, daily math…since there’s no way to get a true break from diabetes, burnout is real. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner, who also lives with diabetes, offers some solid tools on how to deal with diabetes distress.

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The Top Five Emotional Obstacles in Controlling Diabetes

By Bill Polonsky on January 21, 2022   /   Depression, Diabetes Burnout, Emotional Health, Resources, Support, Type 1, Type 2   /   5 Comments
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If you’ve ever felt down, discouraged, or frustrated about diabetes, you’re not alone. It’s a 24/7 job no one applied for, yet somehow got anyway. Here are a few of the most common challenges in managing the emotional side of diabetes, along with ideas for solutions.

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A Dose of Dr. E: Poking Fun at the Pitfalls of CGM

By TCOYD on August 13, 2021   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Diabetes Burnout, Video   /   28 Comments

We love CGM more than some members of our own family, but let’s be honest, it’s not perfect. So we thought we’d have some fun highlighting a few things that drive us crazy because…well, if we didn’t laugh, we’d cry.

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How Does Time in Range Affect Quality of Life?

By Bill Polonsky on July 13, 2021   /   A1c, CGM, Dexcom, Diabetes Burnout, Emotional Health, Time in Range   /   10 Comments

When you don’t feel well due to high or low blood sugars, it’s hard to be your best. That’s why it’s so important to know about time in range and what it can do for your mental and physical health. Dr. Polonsky delves into the details and shares how time in range impacts all areas of your life.

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A Volleyball Named Wilson and Diabetes Isolation

By David Greene, PhD on December 9, 2019   /   Diabetes Burnout, Diabetes Management, Emotional Health, Support   /   4 Comments

Even though over 23 million Americans have diabetes, diabetes isolation (feeling like you are alone in dealing with the challenges of the disease) is a common struggle.

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Love Letter from ONE

By TCOYD on September 17, 2019   /   Diabetes Burnout, Support, Type 1   /   Leave a comment

A self-described “pancreatically-challenged lost soul” finds new friends and renewed hope after attending our recent ONE Conference & Retreat in San Diego.

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