Type One Diabetes: Misconceptions and Stigma
Document Type
Poster
Event Website
https://source2022.sched.com/
Start Date
16-5-2022
End Date
16-5-2022
Keywords
Stigma, Misconceptions, Diabetes
Abstract
Type one diabetes is by common knowledge, the lesser known of the two different predominate types of diabetes. The autoimmune disease characterized by insulin deficiency, as well as hypo- and hyperglycemia, leaves many individuals in a category of high dependence on modern medicine. There has been clear exponential growth in terms of treatment and overall quality of life available to those who may suffer from the disease, but many challenges still face these individuals in society today. It wasn’t until this last century that diabetes was no longer to be known by the general population as primarily a death sentence and rather a condition in which someone may live and participate in community such as another. Although not everyone has the same experience in treatment and day to day function, there remain clear social boundaries in local communities still hold ideas that negatively portray those who may have type one diabetes. As an individual who is a type one diabetic, my personal experiences and interactions with other type one diabetics all seem to reflect a common pattern of discontent. It’s overwhelming to realize that those who have the disease still face daily challenges with a slew of misconceptions and stigma fueling a false narrative that type one diabetics are just different everyone else. This project will overview some of these predominate ideas and furthermore highlight the ability of individuals rather than inabilities.
Recommended Citation
Stoner, Luke, "Type One Diabetes: Misconceptions and Stigma" (2022). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 61.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/CEPS/61
Department/Program
Elementary Education
Additional Mentoring Department
Accessibility Studies
Video Presentation
Type One Diabetes: Misconceptions and Stigma
Type one diabetes is by common knowledge, the lesser known of the two different predominate types of diabetes. The autoimmune disease characterized by insulin deficiency, as well as hypo- and hyperglycemia, leaves many individuals in a category of high dependence on modern medicine. There has been clear exponential growth in terms of treatment and overall quality of life available to those who may suffer from the disease, but many challenges still face these individuals in society today. It wasn’t until this last century that diabetes was no longer to be known by the general population as primarily a death sentence and rather a condition in which someone may live and participate in community such as another. Although not everyone has the same experience in treatment and day to day function, there remain clear social boundaries in local communities still hold ideas that negatively portray those who may have type one diabetes. As an individual who is a type one diabetic, my personal experiences and interactions with other type one diabetics all seem to reflect a common pattern of discontent. It’s overwhelming to realize that those who have the disease still face daily challenges with a slew of misconceptions and stigma fueling a false narrative that type one diabetics are just different everyone else. This project will overview some of these predominate ideas and furthermore highlight the ability of individuals rather than inabilities.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2022/CEPS/61
Faculty Mentor(s)
Naomi Jeffrey Petersen