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Let’s Talk: Diabetes & Eye Health

Why we should all discuss diabetes-related eye complications When it comes to living well with diabetes, taking steps to manage or reduce the risk of diabetes-related eye complications is an essential aspect of care. The most common examples include diabetic retinopathy or diabetes-related retinopathy (DR), diabetic macular edema (DME), cataracts, and glaucoma. This resource focuses […]

All Eyes on DME: Eye Health Resource Library

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, […]

Let’s Talk: Kidney Health & Diabetes

Why we should all discuss diabetes-related kidney complications When it comes to living well with diabetes, taking steps to reduce the risk of diabetes-related kidney complications and managing complications if they do arise are essential aspects of care. Complications shouldn’t be framed as inevitable, and it is vital that we support all people to have […]

Using Comedy for Social Change & Education

How do you solve a problem that is widely underestimated, often perpetrated by people unknowingly, and deeply entrenched in our society? You laugh at it! No, seriously. For far too long, diabetes stigma has been performing a one-man show – and not a very good one. Nearly 80% of adults living with diabetes report experiencing […]

Physical Activity & Type 2 Diabetes – Starting the Conversation

Healthcare providers can transform people’s relationship with movement Whether it’s daily movement like cleaning the house or structured activities like a cycling class, physical activity (PA) is important for people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Regular PA can help improve insulin sensitivity, glycemic management, overall well-being, and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications.1 These […]

Physical Activity & Type 1 Diabetes – Starting the Conversation

Healthcare providers can transform people’s relationship with movement As a healthcare provider, understanding the barriers that people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) face when engaging with physical activity (PA) can fuel better conversations that transform people’s relationship with movement.1,2 Whether it’s daily forms of movement like getting steps in while cleaning or structured activities like […]

Let’s Talk: Diabetes Stigma in Sports, for Coaches & Trainers

Coaches and trainers can help people with diabetes thrive Diabetes is a chronic condition that impacts how the body uses blood sugar (also called blood glucose) for energy. There are two common types: type 1 diabetes (T1D), where the body cannot make insulin, a hormone required to use blood sugar for energy, and type 2 […]

Let’s Talk: Diabetes Distress and Burnout

A nurse and person living with diabetes are facing eachother and smiling as the nurse hands the person with diabetes a medication injection pen.

Understand the impact and signs of diabetes distress Nobody describes living with diabetes as a walk in the park. It is, however, very common to hear people with diabetes describe the condition as overwhelming, frustrating, and exhausting. Diabetes distress is defined as the worries, concerns and fears among individuals with diabetes and their family members […]

How to Talk About Diabetes-Related Complications

Black female doctor checking measuring pressure on patient's hand

Having diabetes increases the risk of a number of diabetes-related complications. Finding ways to reduce a person’s chances of developing chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, or other complications is a key part of diabetes care. Complications are also not an “end-point” of diabetes, so supporting a long, healthful, and meaningful life for those living […]

Let’s Talk: Diabetes Stigma in Marketing and Communications

A team of marketing professionals, including a Black man in a wheelchair, a Black woman, and a white man, are having a discussion at a table.

Diabetes stigma refers to negative social judgments, stereotypes, and prejudices about diabetes or about a person due to their diabetes.1 Research shows that people who experience stigma also experience worse mental, physical, and social health outcomes.1 How we discuss diabetes in professional settings, even when people with diabetes aren’t in the room, can make a […]