A different kind of diabetes workshop.
This is an intimate, first‑of‑its‑kind event blending clinical care and mental health support in a warm, judgment‑free environment.
Insider tips from two professionals who live with diabetes every day and have built their careers around helping others navigate it.
A session that feels like sitting down for a real appointment, but in a room full of people who get it.
Bring your data. Bring something you’ve been struggling with.
AN INTERACTIVE
IN-PERSON WORKSHOP
Diabetes is often presented as something we should be able to control. So when blood sugars don't cooperate, many of us assume we're doing something wrong. We blame ourselves. We second-guess every decision.We become afraid to make changes. And over time, we lose confidence.
But what if the problem isn't you?
What if the problem is the expectation of control itself?
Join therapist, and diabetes author of Bright Spots & Landmines, Adam Brown, alongside diabetes educator and RN, CDCES Aimée Jose for a transformative afternoon exploring both the clinical and emotional sides of diabetes.
Together, we'll help you:
Understand your data more clearly
Respond to challenges with curiosity instead of criticism
Make diabetes decisions with greater confidence and less fear
Bring your questions.
Bring your experiences.
Bring your data.
Less self-blame. More self-trust.
Leave with practical skills, new perspective, and a healthier relationship with diabetes.
WHY IS THIS EVENT DIFFERENT
Most diabetes education focuses on the numbers.
Most mental health support focuses on emotions.
Living with diabetes requires both.
For one afternoon, you'll learn from two professionals addressing diabetes from complementary perspectives:
🧠 Mental Health + Lived Experience
👩⚕️ Clinical Expertise + Data Interpretation + Lived Experience
Because confidence isn't built through control.
Confidence is built through understanding.
MEET THE HOSTS
From Leaders Bridging a Critical Gap in Diabetes Care
Adam Brown
MA, LMFT
Therapist | Author | Speaker | Founder of Adam Brown Therapy & Family Counseling | Person Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Adam is a psychotherapist based in San Francisco, California. He has lived with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) for 25 years and worked for a decade as a journalist, author (Bright Spots & Landmines), & patient advocate. He runs a private practice supporting people with diabetes and their mental health.
Aimée José
RN, CDCES
Diabetes Educator | Founder of DiabetesCareNurse | Clinical Problem Solver | Person Living with Type 1 Diabetes
Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist based in San Diego, CA. She had lived with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) for over 40 years, and spent her career helping people with T1D navigate the complexities of insulin therapy, technology, and real-life decision-making.
Aimée helps people translate diabetes data into meaningful action while building confidence in everyday decision-making.
Make sense of your diabetes patterns and data
Navigate uncertainty with practical tools
Make adjustments with less fear
Build confidence in everyday diabetes decisions
Exclusive Work Preview
Attendees will also receive an exclusive preview of concepts from Adam's upcoming book. Including skills practice around:
Pausing before reacting
Slowing down
Self-compassion
Replacing shame with curiosity
Practicing kindness toward yourself
Together, Adam and Aimée bring something rare to the diabetes community:
Clinical expertise and emotional support in the same room.
Who Is It For?
This workshop is for adults living with Type 1 diabetes who want to better understand their data without adding more pressure or judgment.
You do not need to be a "data person." Whether you use a CGM, pump, injections, or a combination of tools, you'll learn practical ways to make your data feel more useful and less overwhelming.
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE HERE WITH
Leave with practical skills, new perspective, and a healthier relationship with diabetes.
Greater Confidence
Greater confidence making diabetes decisions
Better Understanding
A better understanding of your patterns and data
Less Fear
Less fear of making adjustments
Less Self Criticism
New ways to approach challenges without self-criticism
Skills You Can Use
Skills you can use immediately
Real Connection
Connection with others who truly understand
How to Make Diabetes Data Your Friend
Breaking the Illusion of Diabetes Control
Scholarships Available
We believe meaningful diabetes support should be accessible. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to inquire about a scholarship. We'd love to work with you to make participation possible.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Here's what you need to know to make the most of your experience.
Come Prepared With
BRING YOUR DATA - let us know what diabetes devises you use and we will send detailed instructions of how to access your data for this event.
Parking
On-site parking is available at Marina Village Conference Center.
Accessibility
Marina Village Conference Center is wheelchair accessible. If you need specific accommodations to participate in the workshop, please contact us in advance so we can help make arrangements.
Good To Know
Light bites and drinks will be provided
Refunds and Transfers
We hope not, but able to accomodate if needed.
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Want Us to Bring This Workshop to Your City?
Can't make this time it to San Diego?
We'd love to know where you'd like to see a future live event. Join the list to hear about upcoming in-person workshops and tell us where we should go next.