{"id":2606,"date":"2026-04-16T19:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T19:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecirclehealth.org\/?p=2606"},"modified":"2026-04-22T18:40:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:40:34","slug":"around-the-circle-living-well-with-t1d-episode-13-dr-bill-polonsky-what-the-world-still-hasnt-heard-about-emotional-health-and-t1d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecirclehealth.org\/es\/around-the-circle-living-well-with-t1d-episode-13-dr-bill-polonsky-what-the-world-still-hasnt-heard-about-emotional-health-and-t1d\/","title":{"rendered":"Around the Circle: Living Well with T1D: Episode #13\u2013Dr. Bill Polonsky: What the World Still Hasn\u2019t Heard About Emotional Health and T1D"},"content":{"rendered":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/c2a1f2a8\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Listen to this episode on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/around-the-circle-living-well-with-t1d\/id1845140590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7Ez7KS8FhvyshGxlw2ue8Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a>, and wherever you listen to&nbsp;podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emotional Health and T1D<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Living with type 1 diabetes is constant. It is not only a physical challenge, but there is a significant emotional component that is often overlooked in traditional healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In episode #13 of Around the Circle: Living Well with T1D, \u201cWhat the World Still Hasn\u2019t Heard About Emotional Health and T1D,\u201d Dr. Bill Polonsky, President &amp; Co-Founder of the Behavioral Diabetes Institute, and a diabetes psychologist, explains that this emotional strain, known as <strong>diabetes distress<\/strong>, is a normal part of managing diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is Diabetes Distress?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes distress is the ongoing pressure of living with and managing diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It often comes from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily decision-making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fear about long-term health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost and access challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeling unsupported<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frustration when results are unpredictable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people with type 1 diabetes experience this at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why It Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes distress can make diabetes harder to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be linked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Higher A1C<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower time in range<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burnout or disengagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also often mistaken for depression, but it is different and needs diabetes-specific support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Signs to Watch For<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be experiencing diabetes distress if you feel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Worn down by daily care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less motivated to manage diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frustrated or overwhelmed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Like you want a break from it all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These reactions are normal and completely understandable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Helps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important steps is simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not do diabetes alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support can come from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peer connection with others who have type 1 diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversations with your healthcare team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community groups or programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the free tool at <strong>diabetesdistress.org<\/strong> to better understand your stress and start more focused conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Do Not Have To Do This Alone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling overwhelmed by diabetes is common. The right support can make it more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue Circle Health offers free, virtual care, education, and emotional support for adults with type 1 diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecirclehealth.org\/es\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"bluecirclehealth.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bluecirclehealth.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes distress is common and real. 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