"Diabetes distress is something real" - Managing the mental side of type 2 with Dr. Bill Polonsky

Today on Diabetes Connections Type 2: Let's talk about diabetes distress and how to manage it. Not sure what that even means? My guest is Dr. Bill Polonksy – a diabetes psychologist – who has an incredible message around mental health and diabetes. He'll explain how addressing the real-life emotional aspects of diabetes is critical for long-term health. He's also got a paid study you can take part it – that's around CGM, so we're going to explain a term you'll hear a lot around continuous glucose monitors – MARD. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Here's the info about the study:  NEW RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES. If you have type 2 diabetes, live anywhere in the U.S. and are struggling with your glucose management, the Behavioral Diabetes Institute is conducting a research study to learn how different types of glucose monitoring devices affect your thoughts and feelings about diabetes and affect glucose levels over a 3-month period. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive—at no cost!– either a new fingerstick blood glucose device or a new CGM, plus free testing supplies for the duration of the study. To find out more and to see if you might qualify, simply click here: https://redcap.scripps.org/redcap/surveys/?s=RELTPP93R9KCHFHH There is only room for a limited number of participants, so please consider this as soon as you can. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 858-336-8693. Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Check out US MED Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures Learn more about AG1 from Athletic Greens  -- We will be starting a newsletter soon. Sign up today (no spam we promise)  Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Threads Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Reach out with questions or comments: [email protected]