Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You Can't Take It Anymore

The first think that is important to point out that while Diabetes Burnout is published by the lobbying group the represents the interests of those who PROFIT from Diabetes, not those afflicted, THAT Dr. William H. Polonsky, DOESN'T REPRESENT THE ADA, at all and the book wasn't written for the ADA.Dr. Polonsky however started a clinic in California to help psychological issues of the grind of maintaining glucose levels as well as trains and lectures doctors from all over the globe to STOP BLAMING THE DIABETIC for the challenges and changes in dealing with Diabetes.Heck, after reading Diabetes Burnout, it was the first time I ever have had it acknowledged that my feelings that are natural about the challenge of ATTEMPTING to manage my Diabetes are natural and not some sign of weakness.Understand that the book was published in 1999 (I think), where there are some changes in the understanding of Diabetes and choices.I agree that the book is not perfect and that a few parts of it seem a little simplistic on working through the psychological issues dealing with the attempt to manage diabetes.But I would give it 10 stars if I could. It is the first and best book of its kind and Dr Polonsky does GREAT work on this subject. I have spoken to him because, I am immediately be suspicious of anything that comes out of the ADA. Dr Polonsky has never worked for, been paid by or been sponsored by the ADA. The publishing arm of the ADA just saw that they might make some money as publishers of the book.Just look at the 238 million received by the ADA last year and look at their funding sources. The ADA posts their "Golden Circle", those are entities that have given them over a million dollars in a year. Then look at those in the 500,000 group, etc. As you will see, the funds are from Large Pharm, Insurance companies and Cadbury Schweps (sugar loaded candy and soda). Understand that the money they receive and spend on "research", just goes back to those in their "Golden Circle".

I have been Type 1 for 39 years, and "burnout" doesn't even begin to describe me. This book is encouraging, affirming, and gives you a non-threatening perspective on how you perceive yourself, others, emotions, and diabetes. He takes you through some checklists that are real eye-openers, and then with your "score" you read information on why you scored so high/low, and how you can get some help, or help yourself...or get a better more realistic perspective on things. Diabetes is a multifaceted disease, which not even endocrinologists can fully "appreciate." This book is worth every penny.

I think anyone with diabetes feels burn out at least once. I have only been diagnosed with the disease for 10 years and I know I feel this way at least weekly. I had to share the book with another diabetic. Very good read. I may have to order me another copy. It really helped me understand a lot more.

This book was suggested to me by a diabetes educator.I have been diabetic for twelve years and lost the desire, no the give a damn, about taking care of my diabetes.This book has good advice.For someone who needs to know what to do.For someone who needs a refresher.For someone who is ready to care againHowever, for someone who has lost the will to take care of this health issue, it misses the mark.It did not make me care.It didn't fix my give a damn.It didn't give me back my gotta wanna.I also recommend that if you want this book, get it in book form, not Kindle form.It has quizzes and there is a lot of turning back and forth.A paper or hard cover book would be better for this purpose.

I bought this book for my husband and he said that it had some good topics about coping with diabetes and ways to improve one's health....overall very informative.

This book really helped me to understand what it is like for my 20 year old son to have diabetes. Although it does not offer suggestions on what someone (or their family) can do to cope with the various problems a young adult faces as they crave their independence from their parents, but still require help paying for their supplies and doctor visits...etc. My son maintained his a1c at 6.0 all the way until he graduated from high school, but then he decided he didn't really need to take care of his diabetes anymore once he left for college. He stopped seeing any value in managing his diabetes and before long he had a1c test results of 10.6 and the beginnings of diabetic kidney damage. As his parent, I found this book helpful because I could see that this is a common issue with young adults. I needed to know that. The book also made me realize that he has various things he has to grow through before he can come to grips with what he needs to do. It's very hard as his parent to watch him live like that, knowing that he could feel so much better...etc.

Having difficulty accepting the 'all day-every day' overwhelming frustration of diabetes? Want to give up sometimes? This book saved my attitude from going down the tubes. Being a diabetic can frustrate one so much she can feel like giving up. However, this book halped me cope with so many emotions I was having and so many issues I was trying to cope with in regard to Diabetes. If you feel like throwing your insulin at the wall or screaming at everyone that isn't diabetic, you need to read this book. In addition,purchasing through Amazon, the price for a used book was so little and the book was in excellant shape.

AWESOME book. I should be a mustAWESOME book. A must read for every diabetic and family member of a diabetic. All doctors who deal with patients with diabetes shouldn't make a copy available to their patients.I an a diabetic of about 20 years with uncontrolled blood sugars. I learned so much from this book that will help me.