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Mark Heyman, PhD CDCES

When Dr. Mark Heyman was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in 1999, he experienced firsthand the unique mental health challenges of people with T1D. As a diabetes psychologist and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES), his mission is to ensure everybody with T1D has the support they need. Dr. Mark lives in San Diego with his wife, Gayle, and daughter Hannah.

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  • Diabetes Sucks AND You Can Handle It Your Guide to Managing the Emotional Challenges of T1D

    by Mark Heyman, PhD CDCES

    An actionable toolkit to help you manage the emotional burden of type 1 diabetes written by a psychologist who knows firsthand how much T1D sucks.

    Life with T1D is unpredictable and filled with never-ending work, leading to overwhelm and burnout. Diabetes gets even more challenging when you believe you can’t handle this stress.

    In this guide to navigating the emotional challenges of T1D, Dr. Mark Heyman shows how life becomes easier when you accept that T1D sucks AND believe you can handle it.

    In this book, you’ll:
    • Find out how it’s easier to manage the stress of T1D when you stop trying to control it
    • Discover how you probably make T1D more challenging than it needs to be
    • Master skills to help you handle the emotional burden of T1D
    Dr. Mark shares proven tools and real-life stories of others who have learned to handle the stress of T1D to provide hope for anyone struggling with this chronic condition.
    Are you ready for more freedom and flexibility in your life with T1D? This book holds the key.

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