US review investigates how stigmatising language in health care affects how people with diabetes feel, manage their condition, and health outcomes
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Author: ACBRD
The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes is the first national research centre internationally, dedicated to investigating the behavioural, psychological and social aspects of living with diabetes.
Why reducing weight stigma may be key to healthy behaviours in type 2 diabetes
New ACBRD research highlights the link between weight self-stigma, healthy eating, and physical activity among Australian adults with type 2 diabetes
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Let’s talk about sex
How does living with type 1 diabetes impact women’s sexual activity, relationships and emotions?
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Reflections from the ASBHM 2025 Conference
ACBRD at the 2025 Australasian Society for Behavioural Health and Medicine (ASBHM) conferenceÂ
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Healthier healthcare: how can we support health professionals to reduce stigma in clinical practice?
Recommendations for reducing diabetes and weight stigma in healthcare
By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
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Tackling Stigma Conference
ACBRD attend a new conference dedicated to overcoming stigma in healthcare
By Dr Eloise Litterbach and Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
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The power of psychological care for children and teenagers living with type 1 diabetes
Including mental health specialists in diabetes care teams improves health outcomes
By Carly Rothschild
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How do words affect people with diabetes?
The ACBRD publishes evidence about how and why #LanguageMatters to people with diabetes
By Micaela Tan
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Youth and women most affected by type 1 diabetes stigma
Researchers in Canada examine stigma in type 1 diabetes and the role of age and gender
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