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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People with diabetes consistently report experiencing stigma in healthcare spaces and from health professionals. Here are key research findings and interventional studies from leading experts in the field. A Qualitative Study of Perceived Responsibility and Self-Blame in Type 2 Diabetes: Reflections of Physicians and Patients Takeaways Interviews with 19 endocrinologists and primary care providers and […]
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The field of research on weight stigma is well established. Weight stigma has informed much of the work in diabetes stigma research. The more we understand about the stigma and discrimination people with obesity and overweight experience, the better informed we will be to address diabetes stigma. Here are key research findings from leading experts […]
The field of research on diabetes stigma is growing. Researchers are continuing to build on our knowledge of what diabetes stigma is, what its impact is on people with diabetes, and how we can begin to address it. Here are key research findings from leading experts in the field. Bringing an end to diabetes stigma […]