The Emotional Side of Diabetes with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Bill Polonsky

Managing diabetes isn't just about numbers—it's also about handling the emotional toll that comes with it. In this episode, Dr. Steve Edelman and Dr. Jeremy Pettus sit down with leading diabetes psychologist Dr. Bill Polonsky to unpack the mental health side of living with diabetes. From feeling overwhelmed by constant decision-making to dealing with burnout, they explore the real-life emotional challenges people with diabetes face every day. You'll learn how to recognize the signs of diabetes distress, how it's different from clinical depression, and where to find support that actually helps.

Key Topics:

• The difference between frustration, distress, burnout, and depression
• Why diabetes distress is often mistaken for depression
• How common burnout really is among people with diabetes
• Signs of disengagement with your diabetes management and when to take action
• Why antidepressants usually aren’t the solution
• What kinds of support actually help with diabetes distress
• Tools to assess your own level of distress
• Where to find mental health resources specific to diabetes burnout 

diabetesdistress.org
behavioraldiabetes.org

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