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Language Matters - A Diabetes Canada Consensus Statement.

Krista Banasiak¹, Devin Cleary², Virtue Bajurny³

¹Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

Canadian Journal of Diabetes

|July 4, 2020

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Using person-first language and avoiding stigmatizing terms can improve the well-being and self-efficacy of individuals with diabetes. Diabetes Canada developed guidelines to promote positive communication and reduce diabetes stigma.

Area of Science:

Health Communication
Diabetes Management
Public Health

Background:

Language significantly impacts individuals with diabetes, affecting their self-efficacy, well-being, and healthcare experiences.
Inappropriate language can exacerbate diabetes stigma and negatively influence patient-provider interactions.
Diabetes Canada previously lacked formal guidelines for promoting positive communication regarding diabetes.

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