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Diabetes Stigma

Stigma is one of the most overlooked challenges faced by people living with diabetes.‍

It can show up in every day conversations, in the media, in workplaces, in healthcare settings – and even within the diabetes community itself.

At PDC Health Hub, we believe that no one with diabetes should ever feel ashamed, blamed, dismissed, or excluded because of their condition.

This National Diabetes Week 2025, we’re proud to lead a bold, national conversation on diabetes stigma by launching our official Position Statement on Diabetes Stigma.

We’re calling on all health professionals, diabetes organisations, peak bodies, community leaders, and supporters to co-sign this statement and stand with us - and the diabetes community.

What the PDC Health Hub Diabetes Stigma Statement stands for:

Respectful, person-centred diabetes care
A commitment to using stigma-free, inclusive language
Rejecting blame and shame - in all its forms
Supporting people with all types of diabetes
Collective action against diabetes stigma

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Read the full statement here.

Show your support - Become a co-signer

By co-signing this statement, your organisation will be showing leadership in the movement to end diabetes stigma.

‍Co-signers will:

Have their name/logo included in ongoing promotions and advocacy
Be acknowledged on this page and across PDC channels during National Diabetes Week and moving forward as we continue to advocate in this space
Help create lasting change in how diabetes is understood and treated

‍To co-sign, please email: lauren@pdchealthhub.com.au
Include:

Organisation name
High-res logo (PNG or JPEG)
Optional quote from your spokesperson or CEO

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Diabetes Resources

PDC - Diabetes and Travel Checklist

My T1D with PDC - Information package

My T2D with PDC Information Package

PDC Submission - Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia

PDC Case Conferencing Request Form

Diabetes in Pregnancy

PDC Health Hub Recruitment - Diabetes Educator

Diabetes Educator services at Kalamunda PDC Health hub

Diabetes travel alert cards

Lions Camp Quokka Reatreat EOI

Diabetes and mental health supports - Psychologists

Movement is Medicine for T2D Flyer

PDC Care Plans Information Handout

PDC GP Referral Directory

PDC Diabetes Stigma Position Statement

PDC Mums & Bumps

PDC Pregnancy & Diabetes Package Flyer

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