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Category: Stigma

A little less stigmatisation, a little more ACTion!

A little less stigmatisation, a little more ACTion!

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025ACBRD

Can Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) make type 2 diabetes risk-reduction programs more supportive?

By Dr Ralph Geerling

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Language, mental health, Stigma, Type 2 diabetes, weight Health Psychology, weight stigma
Weight management: why a whole health system approach is needed

Weight management: why a whole health system approach is needed

July 28, 2025July 29, 2025ACBRD

New research shows many people living in larger bodies face challenges getting the care they need

By Amy Silverwood

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Stigma, weight Obesity Reviews, weight management
ACBRD at ISBNPA 2025: Connection, Culture, and Care

ACBRD at ISBNPA 2025: Connection, Culture, and Care

June 30, 2025July 7, 2025ACBRD

ACBRD researchers attend the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) annual conference

By Dr Eloise Litterbach and Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott 

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Behaviour change, Conference, Family, Gestational Diabetes, self-compassion, Stigma ISBNPA
The Language of Diabetes: what’s changed and what still needs to change?

The Language of Diabetes: what’s changed and what still needs to change?

June 24, 2025June 24, 2025ACBRD

As evidence and community perspectives evolve, we continue to reflect, adapt and advocate for language that respects and supports all people living with diabetes. 

By Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Meaghan Read, and Jane Speight 

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Language, Stigma #EndDiabetesStigma, Language Matters
Are rural communities forgotten in diabetes research?

Are rural communities forgotten in diabetes research?

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025ACBRD

This ACBRD-led study explored ways to increase research participation for people with type 2 diabetes living in rural Australia

By Dr Jo Jordan

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Stigma, Type 2 diabetes Diabetic Medicine, rural, rural health, stigma, T2D
The power of words: how stigmatising language affects people with diabetes

The power of words: how stigmatising language affects people with diabetes

March 24, 2025March 24, 2025ACBRD

US review investigates how stigmatising language in health care affects how people with diabetes feel, manage their condition, and health outcomes

By Dr Eloise Litterbach

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Diabetes distress, Language, Stigma #EndDiabetesStigma, #LanguageMatters
Why reducing weight stigma may be key to healthy behaviours in type 2 diabetes

Why reducing weight stigma may be key to healthy behaviours in type 2 diabetes

February 28, 2025March 4, 2025ACBRD

New ACBRD research highlights the link between weight self-stigma, healthy eating, and physical activity among Australian adults with type 2 diabetes

By Dr Edith Holloway

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Stigma, Type 2 diabetes, weight Diabetic Medicine, stigma, T2D
Healthier healthcare: how can we support health professionals to reduce stigma in clinical practice?

Healthier healthcare: how can we support health professionals to reduce stigma in clinical practice?

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024ACBRD

Recommendations for reducing diabetes and weight stigma in healthcare

By Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott

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Language, Stigma Language, Person-centred, stigma, weight
Tackling Stigma Conference

Tackling Stigma Conference

November 28, 2024November 28, 2024ACBRD

ACBRD attend a new conference dedicated to overcoming stigma in healthcare

By Dr Eloise Litterbach and Dr Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott

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Conference, Stigma stigma, Tackling Stigma Conference
How do words affect people with diabetes?

How do words affect people with diabetes?

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024ACBRD

The ACBRD publishes evidence about how and why #LanguageMatters to people with diabetes

By Micaela Tan

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Language, Stigma Diabetes Australia, Language, Person-centred, stigma

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