Global Launch of the Pledge to #EndDiabetesStigma
On World Diabetes Day 2023, a unique event was held to kickstart the collective commitment and action needed to stop the harmful effects of diabetes stigma across the world By Dr Uffe Søholm
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Does stigma impact how adults with type 2 diabetes manage their weight?
US research finds people with the double burden of diabetes and weight stigmas perform fewer weight-related health behaviours By Sarah Manallack
The ACBRD has taken the pledge to #EndDiabetesStigma
What does this mean and why is it important? By Victoria Yutronich
Stigma around gestational diabetes brings feelings of shame for pregnant women
A review of the evidence finds the impacts are far reaching By Dr Eloise Litterbach
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