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Parenting Children with Diabetes (Hardcover & e-Book)

If you are the parent of a child living with diabetes, life can be problematic, to say the least. My new book was designed to help parents manage the trials and tribulations of raising a child with diabetes.

published by Rowman & Littlefield, offers parents a 360-degree view of what is happening to their child living with diabetes, providing unique tools, insight, and education to help parents and their children navigate diabetes management, communicate clearly and effectively, and live safely and healthfully. http://bit.ly/Parenting_CWD

 

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Thursday, June 18, 2015

“Resolve Diabetes Burnout”

By Eliot LeBow LCSW, CDE

 

“Diabetes Burnout” has become a buzzword in the past few years, but what is diabetes burnout? How does it impact your life, and how do you prevent it?

This article will answer these questions and much more!

 

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

“Depression & Diabetes”

By Eliot LeBow LCSW, CDE

 

Depression can impact anyone at any time and does not need to be a life long illness. It comes in a wide range of intensities from low-lying depression called dysthymia to the more debilitating, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

An MDD can be an acute or a recurrent problem impacting all areas of life...

 

Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014

“Let's Talk About Your Body!”

By Eliot LeBow LCSW, CDE

 

This article is going to address how self-defeating thinking perpetuates negative feelings around poor body image. The impact that these thoughts and feelings have on a person’s self-esteem can be paramount to the destruction of one's confidence and happiness. Before a person with weight issues can utilize strategies to lose weight and find a happier life, they need to understand what they are feeling and where the feelings are coming from.

There are many common negative feelings and thoughts that surround being overweight while living with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes...

 

Friday, December 14, 2012

“Handling Holiday Stress”

By Eliot LeBow LCSW, CDE

 

In the movies, the holidays always seem full of warm memories, quality time with loved ones, and gifts. But for many people, they may also be a time of stress and anxiety caused by financial pressures, time constraints, and menu limitations. If you’re a person living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, this stress may have an impact both on your emotions and on the management of your blood sugar.

Below are several tips I offer my clients that may help you – and your loved ones – enjoy a less stressful holiday season...