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Table 1 Elements of the FREE program

From: A cognitive behavioral therapy intervention to reduce fear of hypoglycemia in young adults with type 1 diabetes (FREE): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Elements of the FREE Program

Hypoglycemia and its causes

Week 1

Fear as a normal human emotion

Effect of fear on health and health behaviors

Safety and avoidance behaviors

Blood glucose cues

Week 2

Introduction to CBT

Cognitive restructuring, safety behaviors

Week 3

Introduction to progressive relaxation

Exposure therapy: develop fear hierarchy

Week 4

Coping strategies

Exposure practice, coping, relaxation, and cognitive restructuring

Weeks 5–7

Review techniques learned, develop a plan to maintain gains

Week 8