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Survey found that more than one-in-three people with diabetes here have not told a loved one about their diagnosis
More than one-in-two people living with diabetes in Ireland have skipped or missed a doctor’s appointment due to shame or stigma associated with the disease.
A survey of diabetes patients also found that more than one-third have not shared their diagnosis with a loved one.
According to the findings, 80 per cent of Irish diabetes patients believe that there is a stigma associated with the disease.
Two-thirds said that they have seen inaccuracies about diabetes in the media and on TV shows, movies, and social media, while 83 per cent of people wish there was a better representation of living with diabetes in the media.
The research was carried out by healthcare company Abbott as part of a survey of 2,600 people living with diabetes across eight countries, including Ireland.
Overall, the survey found that 40 per cent of people living with diabetes around the world have skipped or missed a doctor’s appointment due to shame or stigma.
More than three-in-four respondents globally (76 per cent) have heard stigmatising comments from others including ‘Should you really be eating that?’, ‘Should you be exercising more?’ and ‘Have you tried to lose weight to help with your diabetes?’.
These comments were found to elicit physiological and emotional responses, with ‘Should you really be eating that?’ causing the strongest physiological body response, similar to being on a job interview or a first date.
More than three-in-four (77 per cent) said they feel that their mental health has been impacted by living with diabetes.
The survey findings were published as Abbott launches a new film as part of its ‘Above the Bias’ campaign, to highlight how everyday comments may affect people living with diabetes.
“How many times have we heard ‘That looks like diabetes on a plate’ when we’re watching a movie, eating at a restaurant or scrolling through social media?” said Dr Susan Guzman, clinical psychologist and diabetes specialist.
“After more than two decades of research and working with people managing diabetes, I can tell you that misconceptions around diabetes take a real toll on people. If we want to help people have healthier lives, we have to recognise where and how bias around diabetes exists and promote a compassionate and fact-based understanding of diabetes.”
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