Episode 2 - T1D Talks: Unpacking T1D with Dr. Michael Vallis - Part 1
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Episode 2 - T1D Talks: Unpacking T1D with Dr. Michael Vallis - Part 1
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Episode 2 (T1D Talks): "Unpacking T1D with Dr. Michael Vallis" - Part 1
Dr. Vallis discusses the emotional burden of managing type 1 diabetes, how to manage distress, how to overcome barriers to change while promoting self-compassion, and how to communicate to those around you - family, friends and medical professionals - how to best support you. Featuring a panel of Diabetes Hope Scholarship recipients, some with multiple diagnoses. Dr. Vallis is a registered health psychologist based in Halifax, Canada. he is a Health Behaviour change Consultant and Associate Professor in Family Medicine at Dalhousie University. His main area of expertise is adult health psychology, with an emphasis on obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular risk and gastroenterology. He spends most of his time training healthcare providers in behaviour change for chronic disease management. He was recently awarded a Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal by the Government of Canada.
Sponsored by Abbott Diabetes Care. Moderators: Barbara Pasternak (CEO, Founder, Diabetes Hope Foundation) and Alexx B.