Diabetes is a serious and complex condition, with no single cause, requiring daily self-management. No one chooses to develop diabetes or its complications, yet many people living with diabetes experience blame and shame, known as diabetes stigma. Diabetes stigma refers to the negative attitudes, stereotypes, judgments, and prejudice that people living with diabetes face, which can happen in various settings and have a significant impact on those living with the condition [1]. Developed by research leaders in collaboration with an Indigenous expert reference group, this module provides an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective on the impact of diabetes stigma and discrimination. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners and health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples play an important role in addressing diabetes stigma. By changing the way you talk about diabetes and raising awareness of its impact, you can help reduce diabetes stigma and discrimination in both healthcare and the wider community. Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, participants will be able to: recognise what diabetes stigma is, and where it comes from understand the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with diabetes identify the prevalence and impact of diabetes stigma reflect on personal biases and gain confidence in stigma-free care provision Apply practical strategies to reduce the harm caused by diabetes stigma. Through greater awareness and action, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners and health professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples can help create a more supportive and inclusive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with diabetes. Start learning [1] Jane Speight, Elizabeth Holmes-Truscott, Matthew Garza, Renza Scibilia, Sabina Wagner, Asuka Kato, Victor Pedrero, Sonya Deschênes, Susan J Guzman, Kevin L Joiner, Shengxin Liu, Ingrid Willaing, Katie M Babbott, Byran Cleal, Jane K Dickinson, Jennifer Halliday, Eimear Morrissey, Giesje Nefs, Shane O’Donnell, Anna Serlachius, Per Winterdijk, Hamzah Alzubaidi, Bustanul Arifin, Liz Cambron-Kopco, Corinna Santa Ana, Emma Davidsen, Mary de Groot, Maartje de Wit, Phyllisa Deroze, Stephanie Haack, Richard IG Holt, Walther Jensen, Kamlesh Khunti, Karoline Kragelund Nielsen, Tejal Lathia, Chris Lee, Bridget McNulty, Diana Naranjo, Rebecca L Pearl, Suman Prinjha, Rebecca M Puhl, Anita Sabidi, Chitra Selvan, Jazz Sethi, Mohammed Seyam, Jackie Sturt, Mythily Subramanian, Terkildsen Maindal Helle, Valentine Virginia, Vallis Michael, Timothy C Skinner (2023) Bringing an end to diabetes stigma and discrimination: an international consensus statement on evidence and recommendations.
