Greetings!
We receive requests almost every day from people across the country asking if we will offer BDI programs in their area. Unfortunately, we typically must say no; our small team of psychologists can barely keep up with the demand here in southern California.
So BDI took advantage of the annual ADA Scientific Sessions, which were held here in San Diego this past June. For the first time, BDI had its own booth on the exhibition floor, where we were able to spread our message of understanding and share evidence-based strategies and tools with the large numbers of healthcare professionals who attended.
We also presented some of our most recent research in behavioral diabetes. We were delighted by the number of healthcare professionals who visited our booth and expressed support for BDI's mission and great interest in finding new ways to help their patients succeed with diabetes.
Now we want to share those tools with you!
Very best wishes,
Your friends at the Behavioral Diabetes Institute
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New Tools Launched at ADA 71st Scientific Sessions |
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BDI has created 3 new tools to help people with diabetes through common difficult times. For those who have been newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and may be feeling confused or overwhelmed, we developed the "Don't Freak Out" card.
For those who are struggling with the blues, check out the new "Breaking Free from Depression and Diabetes" booklet.
Finally, we have been asked by many teens and parents for their very own "Diabetes Etiquette" card to help them navigate their frequent disagreements.
Take me to the new tools:
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Structured Self-Monitoring of BG Promotes Positive Changes in Self Management Attitudes in Non-Insulin Treated Type 2: STeP Study Results |
This study demonstrated that patients' diabetes-related attitudes (for example, confidence in one's ability to manage diabetes) are improved when physicians and patients work together to make good use of the data resulting from a structured approach to blood glucose monitoring.
Click here to read the poster
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Assessing Patient Beliefs about Self-Monitoring of BG: Development of a New Self-Report Scale |
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Many people view blood glucose monitoring as a discouraging and meaningless act. This study documented the value of a new questionnaire that can help patients and health care professionals understand why so many people feel this way.
Click here to read the poster.
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Have You Registered? We don't want you to miss the Weekend for Women Conference: A Celebration of Strength! |
 Don't wait till the last minute to register for this great event! And don't wait to book your room if you're staying at the hotel; the special group rate of $184 a night is only available until Sept 7. Some people have compared the weekend to diabetes camp for women -- but with all the amenities!
Women can learn from each other and our fabulous speakers as they face and tackle their own diabetes concerns. They will spend the weekend meeting old friends and making new ones, while learning new skills and tips for managing diabetes more effectively, and celebrating what they have already accomplished.
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