Guiding principles for communication with and about people living with diabetes
| • Diabetes is a complex and challenging disease involving many factors and variables |
| • Stigma that has historically been attached to a diagnosis of diabetes can contribute to stress and feelings of shame and judgment |
| • Every member of the health care team can serve people with diabetes more effectively through a respectful, inclusive, and person-centered approach |
| • Person-first, strengths-based, empowering language can improve communication and enhance the motivation, health, and well-being of people with diabetes |
| • Diabetes is a complex and challenging disease involving many factors and variables |
| • Stigma that has historically been attached to a diagnosis of diabetes can contribute to stress and feelings of shame and judgment |
| • Every member of the health care team can serve people with diabetes more effectively through a respectful, inclusive, and person-centered approach |
| • Person-first, strengths-based, empowering language can improve communication and enhance the motivation, health, and well-being of people with diabetes |