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The Diabetic Diary I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist living with T1D since 1977.

I created Diabetes-Focused Psychotherapy®, a specialized approach to help Individuals & Families with all aspects of diabetes. 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, whi

le also considering other life issues that may not be directly related to diabetes. The goal is to "Help People With Diabetes Thrive!"

The school years bring new challenges to diabetes management. The cognitive impact is real and often overlooked. Don't b...
06/08/2026

The school years bring new challenges to diabetes management. The cognitive impact is real and often overlooked. Don't blame yourself for "forgetful moments." https://wp.me/p6CU6c-2T

I am a diabetes-focused psychotherapist, life coach, and diabetes patient, and in my practice on the Upper West Side of New York City, I encounter lots of clients with issues regarding memory. Memo…

Therapy builds resilience for better physical health. Beyond Type 1 shares a unique look at diabetes-focused therapy, fr...
06/07/2026

Therapy builds resilience for better physical health. Beyond Type 1 shares a unique look at diabetes-focused therapy, from burnout to family dynamics. Your mental health matters! Watch here: https://youtu.be/SKCauUo8O4Q

Managing multiple doctor appointments can cause serious burnout. Learn how to reduce the frustration and stress of medic...
06/06/2026

Managing multiple doctor appointments can cause serious burnout. Learn how to reduce the frustration and stress of medical visits while expecting the unexpected. http://wp.me/p6CU6c-4l

Managing the psychological side of T1D is a daily act of courage. Read this great piece in Better Homes & Gardens Diabet...
06/05/2026

Managing the psychological side of T1D is a daily act of courage. Read this great piece in Better Homes & Gardens Diabetic Living Magazine to help survive the holiday season with diabetes. https://bit.ly/3OLQl2y

Support is essential for the long-term journey of diabetes management. Don't let your symptoms be misunderstood. Learn m...
06/04/2026

Support is essential for the long-term journey of diabetes management. Don't let your symptoms be misunderstood. Learn more here! http://bit.ly/3IDVhUa

Thriving with diabetes requires a unique blend of science and self-compassion. Check out 'My Diabetic Community' for an ...
06/03/2026

Thriving with diabetes requires a unique blend of science and self-compassion. Check out 'My Diabetic Community' for an incredible look into the power of shared experiences. http://wp.me/p6CU6c-2A

Sigmund Freud meets Larry Page How my career as a diabetic specialist grew in real-time Internet interaction Good Morning, My name is Eliot LeBow. I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of Ne…

Using movement to manage your glucose is a powerful strategy. But what exactly counts as 'exercise' when you're living w...
06/02/2026

Using movement to manage your glucose is a powerful strategy. But what exactly counts as 'exercise' when you're living with diabetes? Find out here! http://wp.me/p6CU6c-1X

Diabetes burnout isn't a sign of weakness; it's a sign of a heavy load. For years, I used treats to cope with my family,...
06/01/2026

Diabetes burnout isn't a sign of weakness; it's a sign of a heavy load. For years, I used treats to cope with my family, a cycle of emotional eating that wrecked my blood sugar. Learning to manage the stress was the real challenge. https://wp.me/p6CU6c-qw

Chronic illness fatigue is a biological reality, not a lack of willpower. He didn't see the exhaustion and guilt that ma...
05/31/2026

Chronic illness fatigue is a biological reality, not a lack of willpower. He didn't see the exhaustion and guilt that made me stop trying. It wasn't defiance; it was diabetes burnout. Learn More Here: https://goo.gl/IjEv2P

Doctors once said I wouldn't make it to 35. Forty years later, I'm healthier than most men my age. Read the story of how...
05/30/2026

Doctors once said I wouldn't make it to 35. Forty years later, I'm healthier than most men my age. Read the story of how I turned my early burnout into lifelong wellness. http://wp.me/p6CU6c-hD

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