Diabetes stigma includes the experience of exclusion, rejection, prejudice, and blame that some people with diabetes encounter.
Learn how to identify this stigma, how it can lead to worse health outcomes, and what you can do to stand up to it.
Stigmatisation can be a major challenge for those with diabetes and exists everywhere, including in the family, school, workplace, and healthcare settings. It prevents people from seeking care and managing their physical and mental health.