#ShowYourDiabetes
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Shame is a common emotion within the diabetes community. We may inject insulin under tables at restaurants, work through lunch breaks, purposely skip endo appointments, and wear clothes that hide our pumps and cgms – all to avoid judgement around our condition. Shame can fuel perfectionism and urges to fix ourselves, while simultaneously putting ourselves down when we think we’ve failed at diabetes management. These cycles can be reinforced by medical professionals, friends, family and community stigmas.
#ShowYourDiabetes is a project aiming to reduce shame and guilt around diabetes by collectively using our voices and sharing our stories around diabetes and mental health. Please join us by uploading a photo of yourself “showing your diabetes” or by sharing your story to be featured on our blog.