So at my job we're redesigning our classes. We're reworking everything in our folders with new handouts etc. I am a big part of this this time, which is awesome. We've already done it once before since I've been here. The knowledge about diabetes and how treatments work or new treatments is always changing. It's recommended that you update your education every five years.

So.... one of the big things they asked me to do is to create a handout about diabetes and depression. They asked me because they said I am very knowledgable on the subject of depression. Well, I would think maybe I am. Ego boost!

So, I just finished the handout and e-mailed it for approval to my boss. I made sure to add things in there like: "Most people think that depression is just a form of sadness. However; depression affects much more than a person's mood or emotions." And then listing off things people struggle with like concentration, making decisions, and wanting to take care of youself. You know, stuff I know from experience.

So... uhm... I guess this is my sneaky way to fight stigma. Mwahahaha. Because, once in our class folders, my handout will be given to all of our patients in class. That's around 1,000 patients a year plus all their spouses or friends they bring with them. And, if the handout is really good, the educators will also use it to give to people here on individual appointments.