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Diabetes Stigma in the Clinic: How Subtle Language Impacts Self-Management and Outcomes

Doctor judging a patient’s high blood sugar reading with visible signs of stigma like “non-compliant” and “poor control” in a clinical setting.

Diabetes stigma in healthcare, especially when conveyed through subtle or unintentional language, can erode trust between clinicians and patients, reduce engagement in self‑management, and ultimately worsen outcomes. Yet many healthcare providers may not even realize how the words they use can have lasting effects on patient motivation and behavior. What …

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