Allison Nimlos, longtime diabetes advocate, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, podcaster, and so much more, is on this episode! Rob and Eritrea talk to Allison about Diabetes & Mental Health:
The Diabetes and Mental Health Conference coming up on May 5th & 6th
The early days of the diabetes online community
The prevalence of Diabetes Distress
You can do a self-assessment survey at diabetesdistress.org
Importance of self-talk and language around your own diabetes
Self-compassion, self-advocacy, and setting boundaries
“You can’t be comfortable at doing something you never do”
Hypo anxiety and trauma from scary lows
Be sure to check out the virtual Diabetes and Mental Health Conference coming up on May 5th & 6th
We want to hear from you. Send your questions, comments, queries, and general diabetes concerns to THE MAILBAG at mailbag@diabeticsdoingthings.com!
