Beth Braun, Ph.D.

08/20/2026

Is your T1D child ready for the new school year? Do you have supplies in the classroom and the nurses office? Are you using the child’s locker? What are your school rules on phone usage because T1 D children are allowed to have their phones, it’s a medical device. Did your medical team update your DMMP? Are there extra chargers at school for pumps and phones? How are you handling the new school year with so many new rules?

08/17/2026

Get your diabetes and mental health questions answered with our “Ask the Therapist” sessions. I am Dr. Beth Braun, I have lived with type one diabetes for almost 50 years and I have practice as a health psychologist for 30. Diabetes needs to be treated through the body mind connection, join parents and other people living with type one. This is a safe place with zero judgment. Only empathy and support. Please pre-register the link is in my bio and we will see you next Tuesday, August 25 at 12 PM.

08/17/2026

🔎Get your diabetes and mental health questions answered during "Ask the Therapist" with Beth Braun, Ph.D.. Dr. Braun has lived with type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 47 years and is a health psychologist specializing in diabetes management, nutrition, and behavior modification for over 25 years. These virtual sessions for parents and caregivers of children with T1D are designed to tackle some of the hardest elements of living with this disease - both for the children and their caregivers.

📅Join us Tuesday, August 25 at 12 p.m. to learn about how T1D impacts mental health and behaviors. RSVP is required. Sessions occur the last Tuesday of every month on Zoom and will address a different topic each month.

👉For a complete list of sessions and to register visit tinyurl.com/AskTheTherapist

Have you attended a session before? Share your experiences and let us know how it helped! 🌟

08/14/2026

Growing up in Philly, Bobby Clark was always one of my heroes

August, 13, 1949: Robert Earle "Bobby" Clarke was born in Flin Flon, Manitoba. Despite being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 14, Bobby Clarke went on to be one of hockey's most respected players in NHL history, playing 15 full seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Bobby Clarke is just one of our "Faces of Diabetes" exhibited at Banting house that share the message that you control your diabetes, not the other way around. Come visit Banting House to learn more!

08/11/2026

How do you deal with your frustration of Insurance? How do you deal with the anxiety of getting insurance when you have to leave your parents insurance? When you are self-employed? When you lose your job? How do you deal with the frustration of being told your insulin isn’t covered? What is your secret whole time strategy?

08/05/2026

Self harm or su***de is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. If you or someone you know is dealing with severe mental health issues there is a free 24 hour phone number. 988.
If someone you love is claiming they are suicidal, investigate what their plan is. See what you can do to help, reach out to their family or police. Person has an active plan it out. It is more likely to happen. Sometimes we feel su***de. The only answer and the pain is too much to bare. Life can be very hard at times , very lonely., very scary. There are wonderful people out in the world who have dedicated themselves to helping people with their mental health. You are not alone. Su***de Prevention Awarenes

07/28/2026

Join us Tuesday 12 PM Pacific for our online mental health and diabetes support group. This group is for patients and parents dealing with type one diabetes. Register at .com/ask-the-therapist

07/27/2026

This should be our day of gratitude every year, a national holiday for type one diabetes.

07/23/2026

Why do people with diabetes need mental health support??? insurance dilemmas!!!! Where do your emotions go when thinking about medical insurance?

07/22/2026

People are always asking me why people with diabetes need therapists that specialize in the condition. Why do you think it’s important? How do you explain to people the challenging days of severe lows or highs or explain what it feels like when you forget to put your pump back on and you left the house? Or you forgot your low blood sugar candy? Are you taking care of your mental health with diabetes?