For a disease that affects more than 30 million Americans, diabetes still has a lingering stigma related to the belief that it’s the result of poor lifestyle choices or lack of self control. That’s a ...

See the world from the perspective of someone living with diabetes and you’ll learn that comments made by others “stick to them and weigh them down,” Katie Walker, Abbott’s director of public affairs, ...

A new awareness campaign from Abbott highlights a major sticking point in diabetes management: the harmful impact of societal stereotypes and misconceptions about the condition. The “Above the Bias” ...

New survey shows 40% of people living with diabetes have skipped or missed a doctor’s appointment due to shame or stigma1 70% of people with diabetes said supportive comments from others can ...

An international effort aims to end diabetes stigma and discrimination in all its forms, including that experienced by people with the condition in clinical settings. The term diabetes "stigma" refers ...

People with diabetes may face stigma in their personal lives, healthcare settings, and in the media. Reacting to stigma can result in stress, guilt, and shame that can affect your health and diabetes ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . More than 60% of adults with type 2 diabetes and nearly 80% of those with type 1 diabetes said they experience ...

People with diabetes may feel stigma because of their condition. This can affect how well they manage their diabetes. Living with a chronic condition like type 2 diabetes can bring judgment, shame, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes in the United States reported experiencing social stigma, and many ...

Stigma associated with diabetes arises from societal misconceptions that portray the condition as a consequence of personal failings, leading to feelings of shame, blame and social exclusion. This ...