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Archive for the Emotional Health Category

3 Guilt-Free Tips to Enjoy Holiday Eats & Treats

By Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC, BC-ADM on November 23, 2020   /   Diet & Nutrition, Emotional Health, Stress   /   Leave a comment

Give yourself the gift of kindness if you have any anxiety about managing blood sugars during the holiday season. Registered Dietitian Janice Baker offers three great tips on how to handle food-focused festivities.

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Empathy in Your Diabetes Care: A Luxury or a Necessity?

By Megan Munoz on June 9, 2020   /   Diabetes Management, Doctor's Appointments, Emotional Health, Support   /   1 Comment

It may feel good to have a healthcare provider with a great bedside manner, but does empathy impact health outcomes beyond the “feel good” effect?

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Coping With COVID-19: Candid Comments From Our Diabetes Community

By Bill Polonsky on May 12, 2020   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emotional Health   /   Leave a comment

We recently asked you to tell us how you’re doing, and we received hundreds of emails from people sharing a wide range of feelings and stories – some uplifting, some challenging, but all inspiring. We may be apart temporarily, but we are always connected.

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Tips on Coping With the Unknown (Part 2)

By Faith Cook, Psy.D on May 12, 2020   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emotional Health   /   Leave a comment

Diabetes psychologist Faith Cook offers encouragement, support and practical tips for dealing with the psychological effects of COVID-19 and social distancing.

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Tips on Coping With the Unknown (Part 1)

By Faith Cook, Psy.D on April 9, 2020   /   Coronavirus/COVID-19, Emotional Health   /   Leave a comment

We’re all trying to find our way in this unusual and stressful situation, and it affects us all differently. Diabetes psychologist Dr. Faith Cook offers insights, advice and encouragement on understanding and managing the psychological effects of COVID-19.

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Diabetes & COVID-19: Staying Emotionally Safe and Sane

By TCOYD on April 6, 2020   /   A Dose of Dr. E, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Edelman Report, Emotional Health   /   6 Comments

With the unpredictability of our current situation it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed, especially if you live with diabetes. Dr. Edelman and Dr. Polonsky offer effective ways to cope, stay positive, and keep mentally strong.

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Getting Our Signals Crossed: What Do Patients and Providers Get Wrong About Each Other?

By Faith Cook, Psy.D on February 17, 2020   /   Diabetes Management, Doctor's Appointments, Emotional Health   /   2 Comments

People with diabetes and their providers all have the same treatment goal – good health! So why do we often get our signals crossed? Dr. Faith Cook offers insights and solutions on ways to make appointments better and relationships stronger.

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Type 1 Elite Powerlifter Turns Pain Into Purpose

By Lynne Scharf on January 15, 2020   /   Emotional Health, Eversense, Profile, Type 1   /   Leave a comment

Chris Ruden was born with only two fingers on his left hand and a shorter left arm, and when we was 19 years old he was diagnosed with T1D. Despite his challenges he became an elite powerlifter and an advocate for the power of a positive mindset in overcoming any limitation.

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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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Meditation: Not Just for Mystics, Monks & Hippies

By Jeff Zlotnik on June 17, 2019   /   Emotional Health, Meditation, Stress, Type 1, Type 2   /   4 Comments

Just a few minutes of meditation each day can have a big impact on stress reduction, which is so important for people living with the challenges of diabetes.

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