Inclusive Diabetes Care

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The benefits of providing a nonjudgmental approach to diabetes care are endless. But what are the barriers? This article explores the many unseen challenges of nonjudgmental diabetes counseling.

How can you unpack stigma in diabetes care? If you don't know about The Inclusive Diabetes Care Pyramid, a visual representation and transformative tool that empowers healthcare professionals to see the benefits of inclusion in diabetes care, you are missing out. The article focuses on the second layer of the IDC Pyramid. If you would like to learn about the IDC Pyramid, Diabetes and Belonging provides an overview of the IDC Pyramid, starting with a sense of belonging.

The Nutrition Unmeasured podcast asked me this question and you can hear my thoughts!

Join me at the Food as Medicine Conference! This unique event is dedicated to exploring the powerful role of nutrition in healthcare. I'll be presenting on Breaking Free from Diet Culture: A New Path for Diabetes care, offering practical weight-inclusive strategies that foster true nourishment and enhance well-being. With sessions led by experts across the field, you'll gain insights into the latest in food-based healing, functional nutrition, and actionable steps to enhance patient care. If you're passionate about the impact of nutrition on health, this is the conference for you! Don't miss this opportunity to transform your practice.

🔗✨ Diabetes Care Shouldn't Be Complicated: How Are You Making It Easier? Navigating diabetes management can often feel overwhelming, especially when we place undue pressure on ourselves to meet certain expectations. It's time to flip the script and focus on creating a sense of ease that nurtures sustainable self-care. Consider Gina's experience: she feels stuck between understanding the importance of managing her health and battling internalized stigma. Her candid admission of feeling 'lazy' underscores a wider issue: the need to redefine motivation in a way that promotes well-being. As professionals, it's crucial to address these barriers and help cultivate an environment where ease is seen as a fundamental need, not a luxury. This shift not only supports our clients but also empowers them to engage more fully in their health journeys. Let's start a valuable conversation: How are you bringing ease into your practice and helping normalize the need for it in diabetes care? Share your thoughts below! 💬👇#DiabetesCare #EaseInHealthcare #SustainableSelfCare #InclusiveWellness Sources: - https://lnkd.in/eBDFuATc

--- # Exploring Internalized Weight Stigma and the Importance of Self-Care Have societal expectations ever hindered your self-care journey? You are not alone. **Weight stigma** can feel like an invisible burden, often leading to **self-sabotaging behaviors** and unhealthy dieting practices. It is crucial to address this hidden barrier in order to reclaim your journey towards health and self-compassion. ## Overcoming Negative Self-Perception Have negative comments or social pressures related to weight impacted your sense of self-worth, leaving you with feelings of **guilt, shame,** and **frustration**? We aim to transform this space into a supportive community. Please share your experiences below—we are attentive and eager to listen. What strategies have helped alleviate these burdens? ## Understanding the Impact on Dietary Change Internalizing stereotypes can bind us to patterns of **disengagement** or **yo-yo dieting**. Have you ever felt entrapped in such cycles? You are certainly not alone. Please share any breakthrough moments and strategies you have encountered. What ultimately helped you move forward? ## Exploring the Systemic Roots of Stigma Experts, such as Megrette Fletcher, emphasize how societal norms often dismiss inclusive practices like **intuitive and mindful eating**. How can we advocate for greater inclusivity and acceptance in these areas? Let us pool our ideas and collaborate on innovative solutions. Do you have any advocacy strategies you believe could be impactful? ## Taking Collective Action 1. **Recognize Internalized Weight Stigma**: Reflect on and question societal opinions you may have internalized. What messages have you identified within your own beliefs? Let us engage in discussion to deconstruct these notions. 2. **Adopt Mindful Eating Practices**: Foster a positive relationship with food by tuning into your body's natural hunger signals. What mindful practices have been particularly effective for you? 3. **Engage in Open Dialogue**: Challenge societal ideals and share your experiences. We are eager to hear from individuals who assert that **weight does not define worth**. How have you contested these outdated narratives? ## The Path Forward Your self-care journey begins with **self-awareness** and the willingness to challenge ingrained narratives. Together, we can break the cycle and dismantle stigma. Always remember that self-care is a **fundamental human right** and should not be obstructed by societal misconceptions. Join our movement for inclusive diabetes care by subscribing at https://lnkd.in/ea8S6Rs4. Together, we can catalyze change and cultivate a supportive community. Let us inspire one another towards a brighter, stigma-free future. ---

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