Course description

Behavioral Health in Diabetes Care – Video Learning Module

This module provides a practical overview of the role of behavioral health in diabetes prevention and management within integrated care settings. Through brief video content and guided learning, participants will explore how behavior, emotions, and self-management directly impact glycemic control and overall health outcomes. The module emphasizes the use of brief, evidence-based interventions to support adherence, lifestyle change, and coping with chronic illness. Learners will gain skills to deliver efficient, patient-centered care that improves engagement, reduces diabetes distress, and supports long-term disease management

What will i learn?

• By the end of this module, you will be able to:
• Understand diabetes as a chronic condition influenced by behavioral, emotional, and lifestyle factors
• Recognize common barriers to diabetes management, including adherence challenges, diabetes distress, and competing life demands
• Identify key behavioral targets (e.g., medication adherence, nutrition, physical activity, glucose monitoring)
• Use screening tools such as the Diabetes Distress Scale (DDS) and Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale (DES) to inform care
• Apply brief behavioral interventions (motivational interviewing, problem-solving, behavioral activation) in time-limited visits
• Support patients in developing realistic, actionable self-management plans
• Use empathetic, nonjudgmental communication to improve engagement and reduce stigma
• Integrate behavioral health strategies into team-based care (huddles, warm handoffs, coordinated care)