Episode 227 - Allison Nimlos, T1D, LMFT, Diabetes Health Coach

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 o 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 [email protected]!