New insights from the second Diabetes MILES– Australia study published in Diabetes Care
By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
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Category: Stigma
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
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Supporting people with diabetes and COVID-19-related worries
According to a new report published in Diabetic Medicine, COVID-19-related worries about diabetes are very common, but there are practical ways we can support people
A focus on language, stigma and communication at the #ADA2019
Highlights of the ACBRD’s contributions to the American Diabetes Association conference 2019
Prof Jane Speight highlighted by ‘The Lancet’ as an “outstanding woman in science, medicine, and health”
Remarkable female leaders from around the world featured in the #LancetWomen collection of profiles
The power of language: what is the evidence for changing the way we talk about diabetes?
The UK ‘Language Matters Working Group’ has reviewed the research on the importance of using positive language in diabetes care
By Eloise Litterbach
Changing the way we talk about complications: why language matters
Chris Aldred, AKA ‘The Grumpy Pumper’ visited the ACBRD to share his insights on the need to talk more often and more constructively about the complications of diabetes.
By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott
What do adults with type 2 diabetes need and want from diabetes self-management apps and internet based programs?
A new qualitative study from UK researchers suggests that digital tools such as self-management apps and internet based programs have tremendous potential but do not meet the needs of people with diabetes.
Do the words we use really matter to people living with diabetes?
A new US qualitative study has explored whether #LanguageMatters to people living with diabetes.
Myth Busting for Diabetes: Getting the Facts Straight!
As Diabetes Victoria launches its “Bust a Myth” awareness campaign, we are joining the conversation.
by Caitlynn Ashton & Dr Adriana Ventura