Program Schedule of Workshops

This one-day workshop focuses on diabetes "burnout" and the stresses of living with diabetes. Learn about the emotional pitfalls linked to diabetes, determine your own pattern of diabetes stresses, and develop personalized strategies for mastering the challenges of diabetes. If you know what to do, but are having a hard time doing it, Getting on Track is for you.
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NOTE: Diabetes education (meal planning, blood testing) is a prerequisite for this class. Please contact us to learn about diabetes education opportunities in the San Diego area. The BDI does not offer classes or training in diabetes education.

STEP 1:  FREE INTRODUCTORY LECTURE, open to all
An evening workshop to identify and begin addressing the unique problems of people with diabetes struggling with depression. Depression is more common in people with diabetes, can be tougher to treat, and makes diabetes harder to manage. In this program, you will develop a personalized action plan for overcoming this negative cycle.
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STEP 2:  SIX-WEEK WORKSHOP – open only to those with diabetes
You must attend the FREE Introductory Lecture to enroll (see above)
This class tackles depression and diabetes together, helping participants develop new skills for managing depression and diabetes more effectively. In this action-oriented program, participants will learn and practice the cognitive behavioral approach to treating depression.
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The program is held on six consecutive Tuesdays. Select one below:

FREE Four-Week Evening Follow-up Series.
For graduates of the Defeating the Depression/Diabetes Connection Workshop Series (see above).
The program is held on four consecutive Tuesdays. Select one below:

Eating serves many more purposes than just nourishing our bodies. But sometimes eating becomes a way of escape and of avoiding uncomfortable feelings. This program will focus on practical solutions to manage emotions without opening the fridge. It is possible!

The program is held on six consecutive Wednesday evenings.

Free for all graduates of the Binge Eating Program.
The program is held on four consecutive Wednesday evenings.

Struggling with an eating disorder can add to the feelings of isolation, loneliness and denial that sometimes go along with diabetes. People with Type 1 diabetes are at higher risk for eating disorders, including omitting or restricting insulin to lose weight, also called “diabulimia.” This combination is often associated with depression, shame and an intense fear of gaining weight. Discussing these issues with doctors, family or friends can be difficult. Join us for an honest discussion and learn strategies for overcoming these problems.

This two-day interactive workshop is for those who are adjusting to life with complications of diabetes. On Friday afternoon, the members of this small group have an opportunity to share their diabetes story and get to know each other. Discussions will acknowledge grief and loss and work towards finding acceptance. On Saturday, the workshop will focus on building new coping skills to enhance the sense of wellness. This will include ways to cope with uncertainty, self-advocacy skills, identifying personal strengths and finding purpose in daily life.

Stresses and strains in the family are likely when you have a child with diabetes. Family worries and conflicts can lead to “diabetes burnout” in everyone – parents, kids, siblings and more. Meet with other parents and share your concerns and issues. In this quarterly discussion, a series of topics will be reviewed to help you learn new ways for coping with diabetes and your children. You can get on track with the disease, improve long-range metabolic outcomes and make peace with diabetes in your family.
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Teens: Fed up with being nagged?
Parents: Tired of feeling like you have to nag?

This workshop focuses on practical strategies for reducing family conflict around diabetes, helping parents and teens get on the same page regarding diabetes self-care and providing a jumpstart to getting back on track.

The first half of the workshop, teens and parents meet in different rooms in separate discussion groups to honestly share issues from their viewpoints. The second half of the workshop, teens and parents come together to find workable plans to address issues.

NOTE: Teens must attend with at least one parent and have completed diabetes self-care instruction.