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We believe that addressing diabetes stigma is an essential missing element of effective diabetes care and mental wellness.
And we aim to change that.
Our mission is to create a culture of compassion that helps people with diabetes live well with a serious but manageable condition by sharing stories, trusted information and actions.
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Diabetes stigma is an unwanted guest.
People with diabetes are too often blamed for their disease and made to feel shame or embarrassment.
Viewing someone in a negative way just because they have a health condition is a form of stigma, and it causes people harm.
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