How do we fight type 2 stigma?

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03/10/22 • 49 min

There is a stigma attached to type 2 diabetes.

A stigma of shame. A guilt and embarrassment. It can make us feel like we're broken or defective in some way. We might even start blaming ourselves for our circumstances...or worse yet think that it's our fault that other people are so unkind to us.

The truth is: there are many reasons why type 2 diabetes has become stigmatized-and fighting back isn't easy. I chat with Dex Geralds to get his take on changing the narrative about those living with type 2 diabetes.

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There is a stigma attached to type 2 diabetes.

Find more at www.healinginhindsight.com

Keep up with Dex:

@dexgeralds on Instagram

Thank you to our sponsors:

9am.health

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

Catch the full video episodes on the website! www.healinginhindsight.com /episodes

SUPPORT THE SHOW

www.buymeacoffee.com/healinhindsight

Healing in HindsightTM is managed by host Taylor DanieleTM and Produced by We Are 8 Studios

This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
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Previous Episode

Is there a medical bias with type 2 diabetes?

There are a lot of misconceptions and misinformation about type 2 diabetes. And there are also a lot of outdated beliefs that we just don't question anymore. I explore possible medical bias when it comes to type 2 diabetes and how we treat people who have it.

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Diabetes Sisters

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Next Episode

Should I stop sharing what type of diabetes I have?

I'm having a lot of trouble with this question. I've been sharing what type of diabetes I have for years now, and it's been really helpful to me to see that people are willing to share their experiences. But there's still a divide because of the stigma that comes with living with type 2.

So I'm wondering, is it really necessary? Of course aside from medical staff and employers but do we need to always indicate what type of diabetes we have all the time?

Let's talk about it.

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