How can we all do more to support people living with diabetes?
This powerful series in collaboration with Abbott and Libre shines a light on what it feels like when there is a lack of understanding of how to live with and manage diabetes. These stories remind us that change starts with listening.
Living with diabetes has a daily impact on life. That’s why today, on World Diabetes Day, we’re pausing to ask: How can we all do more to support people living with diabetes?
One challenge often overlooked is stigma, the judgement or assumptions people make about diabetes. Judgment can hurt one’s health in ways many don’t realize. It shows up differently for everyone, but one thing is clear: when we listen and talk openly, we can understand more, empathize more and reduce preconceived notions and their impact.
This year we teamed up with Abbott and Libre to use {THE AND} as a conversation tool to explore stigma in a real and human way. We invited three people living with diabetes to sit down with someone close to them and have honest conversations.
This powerful series shines a light on what it feels like when there is a lack of understanding of how to live with and manage diabetes. These stories remind us that change starts with listening.
Watch the Series
The Skin Deep x Abbott x Libre {THE AND} Above The Bias Trailer
Christelle & Niamkha
Lifelong friends from Haiti, Christelle (she/her) & Niamkha (she/her) sit down for an honest {THE AND} conversation about diabetes bias and friendship.
Christelle shares what it’s like to live with Type 2 diabetes – a diagnosis she’s kept private for fear of being judged. Niamkha reflects on how hard it can be to understand something she hasn’t experienced, and how trust and compassion has helped her show up for her friend.
The Skin Deep x Abbott x Libre {THE AND} I Felt Safe To Share My Diabetes
Van & Sofi
Van (he/him) lives with Type 2 diabetes. In this {THE AND} conversation, he opens up to his daughter Sofi (she/her) about fear, love, and family.
Van asks the question that weighs on him, “Am I going to be okay long term?” He shares the effort it takes each day and the misconceptions that follow him. Sofi 13 years old, listens with care and shares what it’s like to watch her dad face this challenge and how honesty and love has shaped their bond.
The Skin Deep x Abbott x Libre {THE AND} Living For You Is A Gift
Lindsey & Lynne
Lindsey (she/her) and her mom Lynne (she/her) have a deep bond that grew even stronger after Lindsey’s life-changing diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes.
In this {THE AND} conversation, Lindsey talks about the constant work of managing her condition and the harmful assumptions she faces both online and in person. Lynne reflects on sleepless nights, daily worry, and the love that drives her to protect her daughter. Together, they show what it means to truly see and support one another.
The Skin Deep x Abbott x Libre {THE AND} There's No Time Off From Diabetes
Learn more about Abbott’s work to end diabetes stigma at AboveBias.com
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