National Diabetes Week

Read the personal experiences of diabetes stigma and the strength and resilience of those who fight against it.

Community misunderstanding and stigma about diabetes are driving mental health issues for people living with diabetes

Research indicates 80% of people living with diabetes feel stigma at some time.

This year, National Diabetes Week runs from 11 – 17 July and the national campaign will focus on challenging diabetes related stigma.

The pressure of living with diabetes takes a significant toll on the emotional wellbeing of more than half of the people diagnosed with the condition.

On 26 July 2018, Diabetes NSW & ACT celebrated 80 years of helping people living with or at risk of diabetes, their families friends and carers