Published date:
24/01/2023
Summary:
• First UK-wide survey of people with and without diabetes to explore diabetes-related stigma
identifies the general public’s unconscious bias towards those with the conditioni
• Nearly 75% of Brits living with diabetes have viewed negative commentary towards their
condition on social media, television and onlinei
• One in four Brits with diabetes believe stigma has negatively impacted their management of
the condition (24%), and emotional wellbeing (31%)i
• To address the key points raised in the survey, Abbott has launched a new campaign in the
UK, Let’s Change Perspective, to provide tools to help create better conversations around
diabetes
MAIDENHEAD, BERKSHIRE – TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2023 – With diabetes prevalence expected to reach almost 5.5 million across the UK by 2030ii, new results from a first-of-its-kind survey by Abbott has identified a clear disconnect between the perceptions of the British public and those living with diabetes when it comes to stigma surrounding the condition. The survey of 1,500 people shows the UK population has a good understanding of the impact of managing the condition, accurately associating diabetes with “insulin” (76%), and “testing sugar levels” (40%)i .
