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Are weight stigma and diabetes stigma barriers to diabetes care in adults with type 2 diabetes?
Findings from a US study show the potential impact of both experienced and self-stigma. By Chantelle Gallow
Self-esteem and social support protect against the impact of diabetes stigma
New insights from the second Diabetes MILES– Australia study published in Diabetes Care By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
Weight and diabetes stigma among people with type 2 diabetes
New American research highlights the double burden of diabetes and weight-related stigma among adults with type 2 diabetes By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
A focus on language, stigma and communication at the #ADA2019
Highlights of the ACBRD’s contributions to the American Diabetes Association conference 2019
Social stigma in diabetes
Stigma is a negative social judgment, which sets an individual or group apart. It can lead to perceived or experienced exclusion, rejection, blame, stereotyping, and/or status loss. We conducted a literature review. We found that people who do not have diabetes assume that diabetes is not a stigmatised condition. In contrast, people with diabetes report … Read more Social stigma in diabetes
Are diabetes stigma and attitudes towards insulin among people with type 2 diabetes related?
Our new study examines the negative experience of insulin use associated with diabetes stigma among people with type 2 diabetes. by Jasmine Schipp & Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
Measuring stigma associated with Type 1 Diabetes
A new paper from the ACBRD describes development of the DSAS-1 questionnaire. by Dr Adriana Ventura
An American spotlight on language and stigma
One of our highlights from the 77th Scientific Sessions of the ADA. by Prof Jane Speight
Danish PhD student at ACBRD to learn about diabetes stigma
As a PhD student from Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen in Denmark I am currently visiting ACBRD in Melbourne to further my studies on type 1 diabetes and work life issuesRead more Danish PhD student at ACBRD to learn about diabetes stigma