What was the Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma? At the inaugural Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma, delegates shared lived experiences, research findings, impactful solutions, collaborative efforts, and best practices for stigma-free advocacy, education, and care. Insights from the Summit will shape a global roadmap that identifies practical actions to drive meaningful change. Major […]
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Let’s put All Eyes on DME All Eyes on DME is a new campaign launched by diaTribe and Genentech to empower and educate people about diabetes-related eye complications like diabetes-related retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME). Issues around access, education, and screening for eye health in people with diabetes can make finding support difficult, […]
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Our friends at The Foundation for Art & Healing (FAH) have just launched the CreativityHub! This free digital resource is full of fun prompts designed to get you creating and connecting. On the page, you can take a 10-second connection poll, browse a deck of 12 creative activity cards, and share what you’ve made with […]
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Living with diabetes can be complicated. Whether it’s the impact of monthly hormone cycles on blood glucose levels, navigating a healthy pregnancy, or juggling societal expectations with tough management days, women living with diabetes face unique challenges that impact their care and treatment outcomes. The language used when talking about women and their diabetes plays […]
Find a Care Provider Looking for stigma-free diabetes care that supports your needs? Our friends at Diversity in Diabetes have developed a Care Directory to connect people with diabetes to healthcare professionals who prioritize inclusivity, equity, and compassionate care. This directory is a vital resource for the diabetes community, helping individuals find providers who truly […]
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Learn about the diabetes stigma basics: Read up on the work diaTribe is doing to address diabetes stigma Check out our dSeries Lightning Talks on diabetes stigma: Read stories from members of the diabetes community who detail their experiences with stigma: The portrayal of diabetes in the media is a key contributor to diabetes stigma. […]
“Take it in,” is a haunting poem by Josh Kuntzman, commissioned for the diaTribe Foundation’s d21 Executive Innovation Lab. Though the experience of living with diabetes is uniquely individual, Kuntzman based his poem on extensive research and created a unique and compelling portrait of the emotions and challenges of a chronic condition – and of […]
In all cases, aim to use language that is neutral, nonjudgmental, and based on facts, actions, or physiology/biology. In addition, use language that is person-centered and encourages collaboration between people with diabetes and their entire care team. And finally, be intentional about avoiding words or phrases that indicate a value judgment or blame (such as […]
Diabetes stigma can negatively impact the health, self-care, well-being, and professional and social lives of people with diabetes. It can also negatively impact impact public and government support and funding for diabetes research, prevention, clinical care, and treatments. To bring an end to diabetes stigma and discrimination, an expert panel of 51 researchers, health professionals, […]
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These organizations provide high-quality information for people with diabetes on a range of topics. Some also support research efforts, platforms for advocacy and policy change, and ways to bring people together in the community. Organizations in the United States American Diabetes Association In addition to funding research into the prevention, cure, and management of diabetes, […]
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