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Diabetes Stigma News

Diabetes stigma refers to the experiences of exclusion, rejection, prejudice, or blame that people with diabetes unfairly face. It largely stems from inaccurate beliefs that individual behavior and poor choices lead to diabetes. However, this not only leads to misplaced judgment and blame, but it also ignores other contributing factors, like genetics, the environment, and socioeconomic status. 

Diabetes jewelry is more than just a fashion statement – it’s a lifesaving accessory.
The language we use to talk to people with diabetes, and about diabetes in general, can have a real impact. But are scientific and academic publications doing their part...
New research from diaTribe and market research firm, dQ&A, is looking to explore how diabetes stigma might be impacting people’s willingness to use insulin pumps and...
The parent of a teenager with type 1 diabetes shares her thoughts on calling someone "diabetic," as opposed to "person with diabetes," and why language matters when...
If you are an adult with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and live in the UK or US, take this short 10 minute survey to help researchers better understand the mental health...
People living with diabetes shared the impact that diabetes can have on their romantic relationships and love life.
What does discrimination look like for people with diabetes? Would you recognize it if it happened at your place of work? Learn the laws that protect you and what to do...
Feeling judged or shamed for what you eat is an experience shared by many people living with diabetes. Support groups and open conversations can help combat the stigma...
Tackling diabetes stigma and its devastating effects will rely on courageous advocates and creative solutions. It’s time to disrupt the status quo as we search for...
Rather than stigmatizing others for not fitting our definitions of health, we should be emphasizing personal success and challenging our notions of beauty
The number of youths being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes each year is on the rise. Learn about the early signs of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents, the...
How to deal when your life (and your diabetes) gets complicated.
Too many people experience blame, shame, and judgment following a gestational diabetes diagnosis. Find out about new research looking into the stigma around pregnancy-...
Unfortunately, healthcare professionals can sometimes contribute to diabetes stigma. However, discussing Time in Range may help empower people with diabetes and reduce...
Unfortunately, people with diabetes are often unfairly represented in the media. An accurate and empowering portrayal of a person with diabetes on screen is one of the...
Diabetes stigma is a huge public health problem that has been shown to lead to worse health outcomes. At the ADA 82nd Scientific Sessions, four leading experts in this...
At the ATTD 2022 conference, diabetes advocates delivered presentations on open-source AID, access to insulin and diabetes supplies, and diabetes stigma in the #dedocº...
diaTribe spoke with Dr. Nick Cuttriss, founding director of the ECHO Diabetes Action Network (EDAN), to learn how Project ECHO Diabetes and EDAN use telementoring to...
Cultural sensitivity and relevancy are key to making nutrition advice accessible to everyone
Alan Uphold, who has type 1 diabetes, shares his experiences with disclosing his diabetes to strangers, friends, and loved ones, and he offers tips for others on how to...

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