EPISODE 101: 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 of T1D.

What You'll Learn

• The 7 core questions - Each diabetes distress assessment question explained simply
• Scoring system - How the 1-6 scale works and what scores mean
• Cut points - Low (below 2.0), moderate (2.0-2.9), and high (3.0+) distress levels
• Assessment versions - Quick 7-question vs detailed 28-question options

The 7 Key Questions
Feeling overwhelmed by diabetes demands | Feeling like you're failing with your routine | Feeling diabetes takes too much energy | Not meeting your own expectations | Feeling burned out by constant effort | Feeling diabetes controls your life | Feeling angry, scared, or depressed about T1D

Take Action
Ready to assess your own diabetes distress? Both the T1-DDS-7 (quick) and 28-question (detailed) assessments are available at Neil's website.

Resources
Helpful resources and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.com

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Connect
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Books on Amazon: Type 1 Diabetes - One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes - True Stories