The Diabetic Diary

The Diabetic Diary Diabetes-Focused Psychotherapist,
Certified Diabetes Educator Diabetes-Focused Psychotherapy® is a therapeutic approach developed by Eliot LeBow, LCSW, CDE.

This method combines traditional talk therapy with diabetes education and management support. It addresses both the physical and emotional challenges of living with diabetes, while also considering other life issues that may not be directly related to diabetes. The goal is to "Help People With Diabetes Thrive!"

11/17/2025

"Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing." -Denis Waitley

I left the holiday dinner feeling sick and full of regret, having broken all my own rules. The family stress and delicio...
11/17/2025

I left the holiday dinner feeling sick and full of regret, having broken all my own rules. The family stress and delicious food were a recipe for disaster. It's a cycle of emotional eating I had to learn to break.

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Diabetes impacts every part of our lives, and Diabetes-Focused Psychotherapy can help reduce diabetes burnout, frustrati...
11/16/2025

Diabetes impacts every part of our lives, and Diabetes-Focused Psychotherapy can help reduce diabetes burnout, frustration, and forgetfulness while improving communication skills around diabetes, enhancing diabetes management skills, and much more. Learn more here:

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11/15/2025

"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars." Brian Littrell

I left the holiday dinner feeling sick and full of regret, having broken all my own rules. The family stress and delicio...
11/14/2025

I left the holiday dinner feeling sick and full of regret, having broken all my own rules. The family stress and delicious food were a recipe for disaster. It's a cycle of emotional eating I had to learn to break.

https://wp.me/p6CU6c-qn

11/14/2025

"I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself." -Mikhail Baryshnikov

"Don't let diabetes define who you are." This powerful letter to a newly diagnosed 6-year-old is a reminder to all of us...
11/14/2025

"Don't let diabetes define who you are." This powerful letter to a newly diagnosed 6-year-old is a reminder to all of us. You are more than your diagnosis, and you don't have to be perfect.

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When my child was diagnosed, all our family's attention shifted to them. I didn't realize how much my other child felt i...
11/12/2025

When my child was diagnosed, all our family's attention shifted to them. I didn't realize how much my other child felt invisible and resentful. This article helped me see the toll it was taking on our sibling dynamic.

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11/12/2025

"When an argument flares up, the wise man quenches it with silence"

I used to sit in fear of the "what ifs," letting the anxiety paralyze me. But I learned that not acting is an action in ...
11/11/2025

I used to sit in fear of the "what ifs," letting the anxiety paralyze me. But I learned that not acting is an action in itself. Taking a stand, even when I was scared, was the only way to grow.

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11/10/2025

"Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections."

My family would get so frustrated when I'd forget to bolus. They didn't understand how high blood sugar makes my brain f...
11/10/2025

My family would get so frustrated when I'd forget to bolus. They didn't understand how high blood sugar makes my brain foggy, or how a simple phone call can derail my entire routine. It's not a choice; it's a cognitive reality.

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