by Sara Adams, LCSW | Jul 19, 2020 | School
Grade school can be an overwhelming place when it comes to diabetes – not only for a child living with the condition, but also for caregivers and school staff. Fortunately, there are procedures that can help support and protect students living with diabetes, so...
by Sara Adams, LCSW | Jul 17, 2020 | Travel
Travel can be overwhelming while living with diabetes. The potential for delayed meals, unfamiliar food, being more/less active than usual, and different time zones can all disrupt diabetes management. The good news is that traveling with diabetes is doable!...
by Sara Adams, LCSW | Jul 9, 2020 | Coping Skills, Stress Management
As a clinical social worker living with type 1 diabetes, I can attest firsthand to the toll stress can take on a person. I teach coping skills and coach on ways to regulate emotions. However, this hasn’t spared me from moments of sitting on the floor in a pool of...
by Sara Adams, LCSW | Apr 10, 2020 | Travel
Travel has been a large part of my life since I was young. So, after I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 32, I was determined to make sure travel stayed a part of my life. It has required a lot more planning and a bit less spontaneity than I was used to, but...
by Sara Adams, LCSW | Jan 4, 2020 | Therapy
In the early days of my type 1 diabetes diagnosis, I became quickly frustrated with the lack of mental health resources available for the diabetes community. As a mental health clinician myself, I consider myself fortunate to know the ins and outs of the system. But,...
