Thread by @WHO

Today is #WorldDiabetesDay!

Language around diabetes is critical to end #diabetes stigma, blame and shame.

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It's #WorldDiabetesDay!

There are too many rumours and misinformation around #diabetes.

We need to adapt how the media, organisations, policy makers and the wider public talk about it.

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In the first effort of its kind, WHO has surveyed more than 900 people with lived experiences of #diabetes, to learn about what effective diabetes language means for them.

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When it comes to #diabetes, the media should critically consider how they communicate about:
🔸stigma, shame and blame
🔸sugar and lifestyle
🔸financial and interpersonal costs
🔸#MentalHealth impacts

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Mark was diagnosed with Type 1 #diabetes as a child. He is now a global advocate for improving diabetes care and prevention, and the Founder and Director of the
@ADJ_Diabetes_BR Young Leaders Program in #Brazil 🇧🇷

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It's #WorldDiabetesDay

In some countries, living with #diabetes can be a significant financial burden. The media should convey that living with diabetes is expensive.

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It's #WorldDiabetesDay

Let's ensure that all people with #diabetes have access to affordable treatment and care.

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It's #WorldDiabetesDay

When talking about #diabetes, language matters!

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