Membership Perks

Here are the amazing benefits of being a MDC member:

  • Monthly Workshop

    Each month we will discuss a behavior change or diabetes management topic using evidence-based research and real-world application.

  • Group Discussion

    A group discussion call, to chat about that month's workshop or get coached on any issue you're having!

  • Online Community

    An online forum where you can interact with other members, ask questions and post feedback, as well as getting insights and feedback from Allison.

  • Group Challenges

    Participate in monthly group challenges to help you flex your diabetes skills and improve your decision-making.

  • Handouts and Worksheets

    Each workshop will come with a worksheet or handout that you can add to your diabetes toolkit!

  • The Vault

    Catch up on all the previous workshops you may have missed!

2024 Workshops

Here are a few of the planned workshops for next few months (exact topics and schedule is subject to change)

  • Analyze This: Making Sense of Your Sensor Data

  • How to Conquer Your Fear of Lows

  • Overcoming Anxiety & Limiting Beliefs

The Library

Get all the past workshops included in your subscription!

Meet Allison

Allison Nimlos

Instructor and Coach

Allison Nimlos is a 30-year veteran of living with type 1 diabetes. She is a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and works with clients worldwide on understanding both their blood sugar patterns and their behavioral patterns so they can make better diabetes decisions. Allison is also a licensed therapist, serving clients in Minnesota with mental health disorders. When she's not working with people with diabetes, Allison enjoys reading, working out on her Peloton, and spending time with her husband and two kids.

What Others Say About Working with Allison...

Feedback from other classes...

  • Emma, MA

    My favorite part of the class was how interactive it was, and the other women who participated - it definitely helped to see that other T1D women are in the same boat and share my worries as well. Allison is so easy to talk to and open to any questions, which I also loved.

  • Allison, NY

    In this time when so many of us must be away from others, finding community is immensely valuable. To find a community of folks who are also diabetes warriors and who are sharing my same worries, fears and frustrations was incredibly powerful and paved the way for healing. Allison did a great job of fostering connections and I'm walking away with so many new diabuddies!

  • Kelsey, MS

    There is a lot to learn jam-packed into these sessions, and it's aspects of taking care of yourself and your diabetes that I don't think are discussed most of the time, especially with your endo. I don't often talk to my endo about how self-compassionate, confident, curious, or calm I feel with my diabetes, and it was eye-opening to see how important all four are.

  • Lisa, NM

    Absolutely I would encourage others to take the class!! The presentations were clear, thoughtful, and relevant. The slides contained bulleted items, diagrams, and citations to literature. The materials were well-done and we were free to download them. Classes could be attended in real time, or viewed when convenient.

  • Elly, MN

    The more knowledge and understanding we have, the better prepared we will be and the better equipped to handle the challenges. Personally, I only get a short time within an appointment with my care team to discuss these types of questions and issues, so any additional resources are critical to feeling prepared and ready for baby.

FAQ

  • When are the calls?

    The workshops and coaching calls will vary each month. Most of the time the workshops will be during the day and the coaching calls will be in the evening. But the precise days and times will vary to accommodate a variety of schedules. All calls will be recorded.

  • Is this like group therapy?

    No. Although I am a licensed therapist, this is not a replacement or substitute for individual or group therapy. The purpose of this group is not to treat a mental health condition, but to improve the behaviors around diabetes management.

  • What if this group isn't right for me? Are there refunds?

    I fully believe in this membership that I offer membership cancellations to anyone who feels like this is not a good fit. Diabetes is expensive enough without spending money on something that isn't serving you. However, there are no refunds on months used.