{"id":4957,"date":"2022-10-10T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=4957"},"modified":"2024-03-29T21:27:18","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T15:57:18","slug":"world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/","title":{"rendered":"World Mental Health Day | How to Deal with Diabetes Stigma?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#Nobody_chooses_Diabetes\" title=\"Nobody chooses Diabetes\">Nobody chooses Diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#One_against_Many\" title=\"One against Many\">One against Many<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#Being_Your_Own_Enemy\" title=\"Being Your Own Enemy\">Being Your Own Enemy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#Letting_diabetes_become_the_nemesis\" title=\"Letting diabetes become the nemesis\">Letting diabetes become the nemesis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#How_to_Deal_with_Diabetes_Stigma\" title=\"How to Deal with Diabetes Stigma?\">How to Deal with Diabetes Stigma?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#Acknowledge_and_Appreciate\" title=\"Acknowledge and Appreciate\">Acknowledge and Appreciate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#Check_on_them\" title=\"Check on them\">Check on them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#Do_not_only_focus_on_Numbers\" title=\"Do not only focus on Numbers\">Do not only focus on Numbers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/world-mental-health-day-how-to-deal-with-diabetes-stigma\/#Change_the_Vocabulary\" title=\"Change the Vocabulary\">Change the Vocabulary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Many people with diabetes are constantly challenged by the stereotypes and prejudice that arise out of the misconceptions about diabetes. While social stigma is quite familiar in the cases of religion, gender, etc., not many are aware of the issues faced by people with diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4957\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Many people are not aware of the types of diabetes and the causes of the condition, rather blame the person for his\/her unhealthy lifestyle. What\u2019s surprising is that studies have shown a majority of people with diabetes have felt stigmatized. In fact, parents of children with diabetes often feel themselves to be the \u2018cause\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">On World Mental Health Day, we tell you the different ways one can deal with diabetes stigma and how you can support and help people around you who are fighting the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.r2hcl2wgdqua\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nobody_chooses_Diabetes\"><\/span><span class=\"c7\">Nobody chooses Diabetes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">One thing to understand is that nobody chooses diabetes. The condition can be auto-immune or developed due to certain factors, external and internal. Even if the internal factors such as weight and lifestyle are managed, other factors can also play a critical role in the onset of diabetes. Moreover, it is important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/interesting-questions-about-diabetes-care-that-are-frequently-asked-on-the-internet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">understand that diabetes<\/a> is a one-way road. There is no way to reverse the condition but to manage it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.wlnjtlssngfv\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"One_against_Many\"><\/span><span class=\"c7\">One against Many<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Negative perceptions can make people with diabetes feel their fight to be against the world. This is generally triggered due to pessimistic sentiments and hurtful comments given by people around them. &nbsp;One of the less-discussed complications about diabetes is the blame game. With the blame game and a health condition to manage, it can become difficult for people to take care of themselves. This can even get in the way of treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.9msh4pax47i4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Being_Your_Own_Enemy\"><\/span><span class=\"c7\">Being Your Own Enemy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Considering diabetes is irreversible, the feeling of loss and fault is natural. However, it is important to understand that it is not your fault. On days where the sugar levels are extremely high or low, one might feel the guilt of not taking care before. This is why it is important to understand that self-blame and shame can do more harm than the rising sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.swwe8gy9n43i\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Letting_diabetes_become_the_nemesis\"><\/span><span class=\"c7\">Letting diabetes become the nemesis<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Another social stigma faced by people with diabetes is the feeling of being overpowered and helpless. The condition can often make people perceive that it has full charge of not just your sugar levels but your heart and mind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"World Mental Health Day | Dr. Lubhana Malik | BeatO\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R2GvfKFgH30?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.vvri8rvk6ea5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Deal_with_Diabetes_Stigma\"><\/span><span class=\"c9\">How to Deal with Diabetes Stigma?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Many health experts have suggested creating awareness about diabetes to help reduce stigma. With proper education on the causes, the shame around the condition can be completely eliminated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Here are a few other ways to deal with diabetes stigma:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acknowledge_and_Appreciate\"><\/span><h2 id=\"h.28qkq1utvzm5\"><span class=\"c7\">Acknowledge and Appreciate<\/span><\/h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Acknowledge and appreciate the hard work done by you to effectively manage diabetes. In case you know someone who is diagnosed with the condition, motivate and cheer him for his perseverance to manage the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_on_them\"><\/span> <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Check on them<\/span> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">This is one of the key elements to removing any kind of social stigma and ensuring great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/covid-19-7-useful-tips-to-manage-your-mental-health-while-social-distancing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mental health<\/a>. Check on them and understand the barriers faced by the individual to achieve his\/her target. The struggle can be personal and can affect the person on a deeper level.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_not_only_focus_on_Numbers\"><\/span> <span style=\"color: revert; font-size: revert; font-weight: revert; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Do not only focus on Numbers<\/span> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">Do not measure their success basis his\/her A1c levels, rather take into consideration the steps taken by the individual to take charge of the condition. Encourage them wholeheartedly and help them achieve their goal.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_the_Vocabulary\"><\/span> Change the Vocabulary <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">The phrase \u2018Think before you speak\u2019 is exactly what needs to be practiced. One can make a tremendous difference in just changing the tonality and vocabulary from negative to positive and empowering messages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c4\">While people are gradually becoming aware of diabetes, there is still a long way to go to completely eradicate the social stigma around the condition. On World Mental Health Day, let us promise to take care of our mental health and the people around us!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9327,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[763],"tags":[7],"class_list":["post-4957","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mental-health","tag-diabetes-care"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4957"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4957"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4957\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27528,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4957\/revisions\/27528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4957"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4957"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4957"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}