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Navigating Diabetes Stigma, Body Image, and Mental Health

What does diabetes stigma have to do with body image and your mental and behavioral well-being? Turns out, a whole lot. 

May 26, 2026
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Diabetes Impacts the Whole Family: Here’s What You Can Do About It

A child or teen’s diabetes diagnosis is a life-changing event for the entire family. Here are some strategies that can help everyone take care of their mental health.

May 18, 2026
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You Matter: Daniel Newman’s Call To Overcome Diabetes Distress and Stigma

Once consumed by diabetes burnout and kidney failure, diabetes advocate Dan Newman now runs marathons, challenges stigma, and helps others believe their lives are bigger than their diagnoses.

March 30, 2026

Navigating Passover With Diabetes

diaTribe’s Diane Scherer shares strategies for managing diabetes around Passover.

March 30, 2026
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Managing Diabetes During Encounters with Law Enforcement

Being held by law enforcement would be a stressful situation for anyone, but for someone with diabetes, it can be especially scary. It’s important to prepare for the unexpected, and if the situation ever arises, to immediately say that you have a serious medical condition and assert your right to care.

February 9, 2026

Frustrated With Diabetes? How To Channel Distress Into Something Positive

Are you feeling angry and fearful about diabetes? There’s a way to channel that negative energy into something productive and motivating.

January 5, 2026