By Eliot LeBow It’s 7:00 AM. Your alarm goes off, and before your feet even hit the floor, your first thought is, “I have to check my blood sugar.” And you just… can’t. You’ve been doing this for years. You’ve tested, counted carbs, calculated insulin, corrected highs, and chugged juice for lows. You’ve been the…… Continue reading “I’m Just So Tired”: The Real Story of Diabetes Burnout
Author: Eliot LeBow LCSW, CDE
Eliot LeBow, LCSW, CDE, is a diabetes-focused psychotherapist, diabetes-coach, presenter, and writer. His private practice, located in New York City and is also available via Skype. LeBow, who has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1977, treats the many diverse cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs of people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes-Focused Psychotherapy takes a holistic approach combining traditional talk therapy with diabetes education and management help. It addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of living life with diabetes while still addressing other non-diabetes related life problems to create a unique holistic approach to helping people with diabetes thrive.