Impact of Negative or Stigmatizing Messages on Diabetes Outcomes: An Integrative Review.

Jane K DickinsonRachel E PosesorskiSotos G DjiovanisVeronica Joyce Brady

Published in: The science of diabetes self-management and care (2024)

Negative/stigmatizing language has both an immediate and long-term effect on people with diabetes. The inconsistent approaches to studying language in diabetes makes it challenging to compare outcomes and identify themes. Future research is needed to identify effective interventions to change the messages in diabetes.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
autism spectrum disorder
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance