40: Diabetes Fat Shaming in Healthcare: From Stigma to Strength

08/27/24 • 21 min

Can enduring fat shaming and medical gaslighting transform into a journey of empowerment and wellness?
Join us as we uncover Helen's inspiring path from dismissive healthcare experiences to finding her stride with the T2Diet Program. Helen courageously shares how judgmental doctors and a lack of support exacerbated her struggles with weight and triggered her previous struggles with disordered eating. Her story is a testament to resilience, illustrating the importance of compassionate, supportive, science-driven approaches to weight loss and diabetes management.
In this episode, we also delve into the harmful effects of weight stigma in healthcare settings. We address how negative assumptions and dismissive attitudes based solely on weight can impact one's health journey. With insights from Helen and Wilma, we emphasize the necessity of empathy and respect in healthcare. Discover how supportive health approaches focusing on overall wellness rather than just dieting can lead to sustainable success. For anyone feeling misunderstood or unsupported, this episode offers hope and practical advice on finding a community that truly cares.
CHAPTERS
2:11 Tim's fat shaming experience
3:11 Helen's fat shaming experience
7:32 The impact of weight stigma
10:12 Common places stigmatization occurs
13:59 Signs of fat shaming
16:32 The benefits of getting positive empathetic support

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Type 2 Diabetes Talk - 40: Diabetes Fat Shaming in Healthcare: From Stigma to Strength

Transcript

Dr. Jedha, Host, 01:18
Hello, wonderful people. Dr Jedha here and thanks for joining me for episode 40. Wow, episode 40. That's a good milestone. I really like the sound of that. I've loved bringing every podcast to life and the great thing is there's always more for us to explore. And one thing I do love exploring is the lived experience of our members and people in the DMP community. Of our members and people in the DMP community, Helen has been through the T2Diet program