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Does your diabetes team provide emotional support (e.g., a psychologist or social worker)? |
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Yes, at every visit |
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8% |
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 14 |
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Yes, occasionally |
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7% |
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12 |
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Yes, but only if we make a specific request |
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33% |
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55 |
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No |
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41% |
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69 |
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I don't know |
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10% |
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17 |
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Total votes: 167 |
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Does your diabetes team provide emotional support (e.g., a psychologist or social worker)?
Poll dates: May 12 - 19, 2010
Total Votes: 167
Living well with diabetes is often as much about maintaining a positive outlook in the face of the daily challenges of managing blood glucose levels. That's why the best diabetes teams include a psychologist or social worker, to help kids and their families when they're in need.
In July 2009 we last asked families if they had ever sought counseling. 42% either had or had considered it. When you compare that with the results of this week's poll, in which just 15% of families are offered at least occasional access to someone to assist with emotional support, it seems that there is a shortfall in this kind of support for many families.
If you, your spouse, your child with diabetes, or a sibling is struggling with the challenges of living with diabetes, seek help from your diabetes team. Even if they don't have someone on staff to help, they can provide a referral to someone who can.
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