In our rural clinic, we are starting more and more individuals on glucose sensors. People’s response to using a CGM device has garnered mixed reactions. Most individuals are thrilled that they can see their blood sugars are at a glance with fewer finger pricks. They feel empowered with this play-by-play blood sugar report.
However, others experience a sense of overwhelm in response to the sudden onslaught of glucose data on their screen. This stress becomes more acute as they hone in on sugar spikes or sudden lows that don’t seem to have a rhyme or reason. In addition, many people are confused by the discrepancy between the meter and sensor glucose, causing even more upset.
These individuals may experience an understandable amount of confusion, frustration, and distress.
This newsletter provides a range of tools and resources to assist you in addressing these distress points, detailed in the following featured articles.
Our first article explores the reasons behind the gap between CGM and meter readings. We also provide a CGM Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet that you can share with your colleagues and clients.
Next, we outline a step-by-step communication approach designed to help individuals adjust to sensor data overwhelm using a person-centered approach.
Finally, we address diabetes distress by interviewing expert Susan Guzman, PhD. You are invited to join Dr. Guzman and Larry Fisher, PhD, who will share their expertise on this topic in June, during our highly popular ReVive 5 training program.
Our last article recognizes the healing relationship we have with our pets. Challenge yourself with our Question and Rationale of the Week and please keep in touch.
Sending notes of joy and health, Coach Beverly, Bryanna, Brent, Christine, Andrew, and Ginger |
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Upcoming Webinars
This two-session training provides the essential steps to address diabetes distress combined with an innovative approach to helping people make sense of their glucose data.
The first session is team-taught by experts in the field of diabetes distress and effective communication approaches. Dr. Larry Fisher kicks off the program by describing the difference between depression and distress and interpreting Diabetes Distress screening results. Dr. Susan Guzman uses a case study approach and step-by-step communication strategies to address responses from the Diabetes Distress screening tool. This session includes an abundance of evidence-based approaches that you can apply in your clinical setting.
Coach Beverly leads the second session. During this three-hour program, Beverly describes insulin dosing strategies, meter and sensor data interpretation, and common issues encountered by people using diabetes technology. Case studies include tools to help individuals discover what changes are needed to get glucose to target, coupled with the communication skills discussed in the first session. In conclusion, the team of instructors review a case study that pulls together all the ReVive 5 elements.
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