The 7 Questions That Measure Diabetes Distress
When it comes to diabetes distress, not all surveys are created equal. In this episode, we break down the two main ways researchers measure distress in type 1 diabetes: the T1-DDS7 (7 questions) and t...
8 Okt 20257min
How Common is Diabetes Distress, Really?
The actual 7 questions researchers use to measure diabetes distress, explained in plain English. Neil explores the research, shares practical insights, and provides tools for managing the mental load ...
6 Okt 20256min
Diabetes Distress Isn’t Depression
Episode 100 milestone! Neil breaks down the crucial difference between diabetes distress and clinical depression. Neil explores the research, shares practical insights, and provides tools for managing...
3 Okt 20257min
Where Did Diabetes Distress Come From?
Diabetes distress affects 40% of adults with type 1 diabetes, but what exactly is it and where did the research come from? Neil explores the research, shares practical insights, and provides tools for...
1 Okt 20257min
Mindfulness with Diabetes Sangha
Episode summaryToday’s episode is a practical deep-dive with Diabetes Sangha co-founders Brooke Cassoff and Heather Nielsen on using mindfulness and self-compassion as real tools for life with Type 1....
29 Sep 202558min
No Time To Reset, 60-Second Stress Tools for Type 1 Diabetes
SummaryNo time is still time. Micro-resets in 30–60 seconds can downshift your nervous system and make insulin work better. Keywords: micro resets, vagus nerve, sympathetic drive, one minute reset, T1...
26 Sep 20258min
Evening Resets for Type 1 Diabetes, Better Overnight Glucose
SummaryBring less stress to bed, get smoother nights. Short evening routines can lower cortisol, improve sleep quality, and give your basal a fighting chance. Keywords: sleep, overnight glucose, bedti...
24 Sep 20256min
Exercise and Type 1 Diabetes, Why Workouts Spike You and What Helps
Summary Exercise helps in the long run, but stress hormones can spike you in the short term. We cover warm-ups, patience, timing, and tiny experiments that turn chaos into clarity. Keywords: exercise ...
22 Sep 20256min
