Jenny Smith, RD, LD, CDCES, chats with Corinna Santa Ana about overcoming the ever-prevalent stigma in both diabetes and women's health. Corinna recently participated in the International Consensus to #EndDiabetesStigma. You can learn more about the diaTribe Foundation's ongoing collaborative efforts to end diabetes stigma online at https://dstigmatize.org. You can find Corinna on social media as @Type2Musings and scattered across multiple publications as the author of articles about stigma, diabetes, and women's health.

Summary

This conversation explores the complexities of diabetes management, particularly in women, and the importance of understanding reproductive health, monitoring, and community support. Jenny Smith, RD, LD, CDCES and Corinna Santa Ana discuss the need for better education, personalized care, and the impact of societal roles on health outcomes. They emphasize the importance of listening to patients and fostering open conversations about health, as well as the challenges posed by the healthcare system. They also highlight the significance of technology in diabetes care and the necessity for cultural sensitivity in dietary recommendations

Keywords

diabetes, women's health, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, healthcare, monitoring, community support, reproductive health, personalized care

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