Mental health and diabetes education: together in one place
The mental load of diabetes is real.
Living with diabetes affects daily routines, relationships, emotions, and confidence—not just blood sugar. Many people feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck, even when they “know what to do.”
At Balanced Diabetes Care, we support both the emotional and everyday realities of life with diabetes so you don’t have to choose between mental health care and practical guidance.
Serving Minnesotans • In-person & Telehealth
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Services
Most insurances accepted.
Individual therapy
- Emotional and mental support for burnout, distress, anxiety, depression, and the daily mental load of managing diabetes.
- Adults: In-Person or telehealth
- Teens: In-Person Only
Family Therapy
- Counseling for couples, parents, and caregivers navigating communication, conflict, and the shared stress of diabetes.
- Expanding age-appropriate management strategies for kids and teens as they transition to independent care.
- Couples + Families: In-Person Only
Group Therapy
- Structured groups focused on connection, coping skills, and the emotional challenges of living with diabetes.
- Groups are held via telehealth
Diabetes education
- Diabetes education is provided within the therapeutic setting, as needed.
- Diabetes education and management strategies are also available to clients who don’t need mental health counseling, at private pay rates.
About Allison Nimlos, LMFT, CDCES
Allison Nimlos is a licensed therapist and Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist. She has lived with type 1 diabetes for 30+ years. She lives in the East Metro with her husband and three children. When she’s not working, she enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Allison is also the founder of the Diabetes + Mental Health Conference, which will hold its 4th conference in May 2026.
Consultation
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