Behavioral Diabetes Institute

09/20/2026

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09/08/2026

BONUS: Register by October 1 and receive a free signed copy during the workshop of Dr. Polonsky's soon-to-be-published book: Diabetes Burnout, Second Edition.

08/17/2026

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We recently completed BDI’s live, one-day, CME workshop: Engaging the Disengaged: Innovative Strategies for Promoting Behavior Change in Diabetes. Healthcare professionals from across the country attended and it was so successful that we’ve decided to do it again in the Fall! https://lnkd.in/gAt...

07/08/2026

We are excited to announce new members to the BDI’s Board of Directors!

Scott K. Johnson
Scott is an experienced patient advocate and communicator with decades of experience across the international healthcare industry. He currently serves as a Senior Community Manager at Blue Circle Health. Having lived with type 1 diabetes since 1980, Scott is deeply passionate about BDI’s focus on the real-life emotional and behavioral challenges of the condition and is grateful to bring his personal and professional expertise to the board. Scott enjoys playing basketball and lives with his family and their dogs in San Diego.

07/08/2026

We are excited to announce new members on the BDI board of Directors!

Chris Sadler, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA
Chris is a seasoned thought leader in diabetes and endocrinology circles with over 30 years of patient care experience, first as a CDCES and then as a physician assistant in an adult endocrine practice in San Diego. He is a devoted teacher, lecturing at local, regional and national conferences on endocrine topics. He has written numerous articles, participated in clinical research as a sub-investigator, and participated on speaker's bureau’s for multiple pharmaceutical/device companies.

Chris served as the Past President of the San Diego Association of Diabetes Educators and Past President of the American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants. Over the last 11 years Chris has transitioned to a career in medical affairs focused on endocrine and cardio metabolic disorders. He is currently a Field Medical Director for Corcept Therapeutics.

07/06/2026

BDI staff were proud to serve as co-authors on a new publication about once-weekly insulin:

Experiences of People with Type 2 Diabetes and Healthcare Professionals with Once-Weekly Insulin Efsitora Alfa in QWINT Phase 3 Trials: Qualitative In-Trial Interviews.

This qualitative study provides in-depth insights of the experiences of PwD and HCPs with efsitora treatment. Both groups emphasized its convenience, flexibility, and ease of use, while remaining confident in its glycemic control. These findings augment both clinical and patient-reported data and in...

07/02/2026

Check out Dr. Polonsky on his recent podcast appearance
In this episode of the “Think Like a Pancreas” podcast, Dr. Polonsky (BDI President) chats with podcast host, Anna Sabino (MSW, CDCES), about fear of hypoglycemia. Now streaming on all podcast platforms and can be watched on the IDS YouTube channel.

Fear of low blood sugar is one of the most common — and least talked about — challenges of living with type 1 diabetes. In episode 91 of Think Like a Pancreas — The Podcast, mental health clinician Anna Sabino sits down with renowned diabetes psychologist Dr. Bill Polonsky, founder of the Beha...

06/04/2026

June 5 – 8: It will be a busy time at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions (New Orleans, LA), with new projects to be developed, old friends to see, and much to learn. Dr. Polonsky, BDI President, will serve a co-author on four poster presentations:

Impact of Weekly Basal Insulin on HCP Willingness to Initiate Insulin in People with Type 2 Diabetes and Psychological Insulin Resistance

Perceptions about Once-Weekly Basal Insulin among Insulin-Naïve People with Type 2 Diabetes and Psychological Insulin Resistance

Health and Psychosocial Burden of Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Using Advanced Diabetes Technology with Recurrent Severe Hypoglycemic Events and Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia: A Multinational Survey

Health Status and Productivity in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Using Advanced Diabetes Technology with Recurrent Severe Hypoglycemic Events and Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia: A Multinational Survey

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06/03/2026

August 14 – 16. Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) will be hosting the in-person ONE event, an amazing weekend experience here in San Diego for more than 500 people with type 1 diabetes and their loved ones. Dr. Polonsky is honored to be one of the presenters, and we will hope to see many of you there. There are still a few spaces left, so if you’d like to know more, please visit: https://tcoyd.org/one-2026
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06/02/2026

BDI staff were proud to serve as co-authors on three new publications last month:

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How CGM Use in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Leads to Glycemic Benefits: The Role of Medication and Behaviour Change.

Study protocol for a mobile app that delivers peer-led mental health support to adults with type 1 diabetes: The REACHOUT randomized wait-list controlled trial.

Quality of Life and Humanistic Burden of Adults with Type 1 Diabetes with Recurrent Severe Hypoglycemic Events and Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia Using a Continuous Glucose Monitor.

BDI along with colleagues in the field of diabetes health and mental well being are continuously working on research projects to further improve the lives of people living with diabetes worldwide.