In Episode 55 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Integrated Diabetes Services Mental Health Clinician, Anna Sabino speaks with James van der Meulen about diabetes burnout.
Together they share their stories of living with diabetes since childhood. They explained how they have learned to recognize and work through the mental challenges that come with this journey.
MEET YOUR HOST AND HER GUEST
Anna Sabino MSW, CDCES has been living with T1D for over 30 years and proudly offers expert emotional health counseling for children, adults, and families with T1D. She is a graduate of Syracuse University with a dual degree in psychology and child and family studies. She earned her Masters in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. Her areas of expertise include family dynamics, crisis management, anxiety, depression, burnout, and post-traumatic stress.
Anna’s greatest passion is helping individuals and families build a sense of confidence and comfort with their diabetes management.
James van der Meulen has been living with type 1 diabetes since he was four years old. He has successfully managed his diabetes through university and law school. He is now a successful corporate lawyer in South Africa.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
✔️ Diabetes is not one size fits all
✔️How to deal with diabetes interfering with daily demands.
✔️ Give yourself grace. You cannot expect perfection every day.
✔️ Burnout is part of being human
CHAPTERS
00:12 Welcome and introductions
03:04 The immense mental challenge of living with type 1 diabetes
04:13 How James deals with burnout
10:07 The Role of Technology in Diabetes Management
12:40 Understanding both your own role and that of technology significantly enhances your mental wellbeing.
14:21 Your diabetes burnout will vary
17:13 Burnout is the gatekeeper to other mental health issues
18:46 Parents must recognize burnout in their children
19:51 The mental challenge of managing your own diabetes care
24:23 How to avoid burnout as a parent of a child with diabetes
28:50 Grief for parents is a normal part of the process.
32:33 Learning to master self-doubt
RESOURCES MENTIONEDIDS Diabetes Experts, The Trynamic Trio Share Personal Experiences with Open-Source Application
Watch the full-length episode Coping with Burnout in Diabetes Management: Strategies for Success
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Disclaimer
The information contained in this program is based on the experience and opinions of the Integrated Diabetes Services clinical team. Please discuss any changes to your treatment plan with your personal healthcare provider before implementing.
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