{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Your Best T1D Year","title":"The 7 Questions That Measure Diabetes Distress","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":425,"description":"When it comes to diabetes distress, not all surveys are created equal. In this episode, we break down the two main ways researchers measure distress in type 1 diabetes: the T1-DDS7 (7 questions) and the T1-DDS (28 questions). Both tools were created to capture the emotional side of living with diabetes, but they go about it differently.\n\nWe’ll talk about what each version asks, why shorter isn’t always simpler, and how both can start important conversations about burnout, anxiety, and the weight of T1D management. If you’ve ever wondered how distress is measured — or what your score really means — this episode is for you.\n\nWhat you’ll learn in this episode:\nThe difference between the 7-question and 28-question diabetes distress scales.\nHow each version measures emotional burden, regimen burnout, relationship strain, and healthcare frustrations.\nWhy surveys aren’t a diagnosis, but they are powerful conversation starters.\nWhat caregivers and parents can learn from these tools, too.\n\nResources\nHelpful freebies and newsletter: yourbestt1dyear.com\n\nSponsor\nBlue Circle Health offers free coaching and care that fits real life. Sign up free: bluecirclehealth.org\n\nConnect\nInstagram: @thebetes | TikTok: @the.betes | Website: yourbestt1dyear.com\nBooks on Amazon: Type 1 Diabetes - One Day at a Time or Type 1 Diabetes - True Stories","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o0hXmJTfrsbPYfZKHjLJRs1Dx7iBMJisKDJZnYXjscs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNzFh/MDhmY2QwMjcwZTcx/NWRkZTBjNTk5YzUz/YjY2MS5QTkc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}