Episode 134 - Metal Health & T1D: Practical Tips from Rukiyyah Khan
Episode Description
In this interview, Rukiyyah Khan shares her personal journey with type 1 diabetes, her work in diabetes education, and practical tips for managing burnout and emotional health. Listen in to discover how community, mental health, and self-care are vital in navigating diabetes effectively.
Connect:Instagram: @coachedbykiyyahLinked In: Rukiyyah KhanNon profit: @diabeatingtheodds
Screening Tools: Diabetes Distress Assessment: https://diabetesdistress.org/take-dd-survey/Diabetes Distress Scales (Including Families/Parents/Hypoglycemia): https://behavioraldiabetes.org/scales-and-measures/Journals: The Diabetic Health Journal: https://a.co/d/0ilxSTOKDia-Log Insulin for Your Soul: https://a.co/d/00qi5cFBBooks: How to be Sick: https://a.co/d/0hIfVZ85Diabetes Sucks and You Can Handle It: https://a.co/d/099c4G9ZPrevention and Recovery from Eating Disorders in Type 1 Diabetes: Injecting Hope: https://a.co/d/0jgkRW8QEmotion Management Resources: Feelings Wheel: https://feelingswheel.com/Teaching Kids to Name Emotions: https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/behaviors-and-emotions/naming-emotionsManaging Family Dynamic: https://www.breakthrought1d.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/JDRF_Ebrief-2_Family-Conflict.pdfMental Health Professionals Directory:ADA: https://diabetes.org/tools-resources/mental-health-directory
You're Just my Type: https://www.yourejustmytype.org/resources
TYPE ONE TOGETHER RESOURCES:
Raquel is currently in a contracted agreement with Tandem Diabetes.
Better Together Community (Masterclasses, Office Hours and Community chat)
Team Together T1D Parent Events (2026 - Dallas, Chicago, San Diego)
T1D Babysitter List (Over 3K sitters nationwide & beyond)
Amazon Storefront - all our favorite T1D products
Type 1 diabetes, mental health, diabetes management, burnout, community support, diabetes education, emotional health, diabetes technology, caregiving, self-care
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