My name is Dr. Beverly S. Adler and I am a licensed clinical psychologist and Certified Diabetes Educator. Known as “Dr. Bev” to my patients, I see children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in my private practice in Baldwin, New York.  In addition to discussing issues of diabetes management, therapy focuses on processing feelings of denial, depression, anger, guilt, stress and anxiety regarding adjustment to this chronic illness. Utilizing a cognitive-behavioral orientation, I provide individual, family, and/or group therapy sessions.

I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the Nassau County Psychological Association.  I am also a professional member of the American Diabetes Association as well as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  In addition, I am also a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

Additionally, I am a member of the Lions Club International Foundation, an organization that works to prevent blindness (including diabetic retinopathy).  I am the secretary of our local chapter of the Baldwin Lions.  I also served on the Board of Directors of the Lions Clubs’ Diabetes Education Center (in Nassau County, NY) from 2007 to 2009.

I was honored to be twice-invited as the guest speaker to present the Keynote Address to the Long Island Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation at their Diabetes Education Seminar.  My 2006 presentation was entitled:  "‘Psycho-Glycemia’ – When Your Blood Sugar Goes Crazy.”  My 2008 presentation was “Type 1 Diabetes, Longevity, and Mental Health.”

I, the self-proclaimed “Diabetes Diva”, love what I do and feel that I am uniquely qualified to treat patients with diabetes, as I have had Type 1 diabetes for the past 35 years.  I feel that I am a good role model for my patients, as well as, someone with a lot of empathy for the daily coping that people with diabetes must face. I am able to successfully treat patients with diabetes with an understanding that comes from my own firsthand experience. My own personal philosophy is to take control of my diabetes and not let diabetes control my life. My focus strongly endorses empowering the lives of people with diabetes.
 

With great pride, I am happy to say that I was the 2007 winner of the LillyforLife Achievement Award, in the category of “Professional Hero,” presented by the Eli Lilly pharmaceutical company.  The award reads: “In recognition of outstanding contribution to the diabetes community.”  In addition to the engraved trophy, I received a cash award which l donated to the Baldwin Lions Club for their involvement with Diabetes Awareness, among other worthwhile causes related to sight conservation. 

            In 2009, I was honored with the “Women of Distinction” award presented by Assemblyman Dave McDonough from the 19^th Assembly District of New York for outstanding service to the community.

            Most recently, in May 2010, I was honored with the "Melvin Jones Fellowship Award" from Lions Clubs International, their highest honor for dedication to Humanitarian Service.

I’ve also made numerous presentations to various diabetes support groups for adults with Type 1 diabetes, adults with Type 2 diabetes, as well as to a support group for parents who have children with diabetes.  My topics have included: “Changing Stinkin’ Thinkin’ to Smart Thinking: Learning How to Improve Coping with Diabetes using Cognitive Therapy Strategies,” “Coping with Stress and Diabetes,” and “Taking Control of Your Diabetes before it Controls You.” My teen topics have included: “Safely Shifting Diabetes Care to your Tween,” “Helping Your Diabetic Child or Teen Cope with Teasing and Bullies” and “Safely Shifting Diabetes Responsibilities to Your Child.”