New survey shows 40% of people living with diabetes have skipped or missed a doctor's appointment due to shame or stigma

新调查显示，40%的糖尿病患者由于羞耻或耻辱而跳过或错过了医生的预约

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70% of people with diabetes said supportive comments from others can significantly boost their motivation to manage their condition

70%的糖尿病患者表示，来自他人的支持性评论可以大大提高他们管理病情的动机

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Abbott launches film that highlights challenges of living life with diabetes

雅培推出一部电影，突出了糖尿病生活的挑战

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Feb. 4, 2025 /

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/ -- 'One cupcake won't kill you,' 'I'm going to get diabetes just looking at that,' 'That person doesn't look like they have diabetes.' New survey results and

/——“一个纸杯蛋糕不会害死你”，“看看这个，我会得糖尿病的”，“那个人看起来不像是糖尿病。”新的调查结果和

a film

一部电影

released today by Abbott highlight how everyday comments like these may affect people living with diabetes.

Abbott今天发布的评论强调了这些日常评论如何影响糖尿病患者。

Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here:

在此体验全互动多渠道新闻发布：

https://www.multivu.com/abbott/9294252-en-abbott-above-the-bias-film-aims-to-reduce-stigma-about-diabetes

https://www.multivu.com/abbott/9294252-en-abbott-above-the-bias-film-aims-to-reduce-stigma-about-diabetes

People living with diabetes – which now includes 1 in 6 adults in America

糖尿病患者——目前美国每6名成年人中就有1名患有糖尿病

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– face many barriers to receiving care. Survey data reveal that the misconceptions and stereotypes around the condition can weigh heavily on the minds of those living with diabetes, creating one more barrier and potentially preventing them from managing their health.

–在接受护理方面面临许多障碍。调查数据显示，围绕这种情况的误解和成见会给糖尿病患者的大脑带来沉重负担，从而产生更多障碍，并可能阻止他们管理自己的健康。

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'How many times have we heard 'That looks like diabetes on a plate' when we're watching a movie, eating at a restaurant or scrolling through social media?,' said Dr. Susan Guzman, Behavioral Diabetes Institute co-founder, clinical psychologist, and diabetes specialist. 'After more than two decades of research and working with people managing diabetes, I can tell you that misconceptions around diabetes take a real toll on people.

“当我们看电影、在餐馆吃饭或浏览社交媒体时，我们听过多少次‘看起来像是盘子里的糖尿病’”行为糖尿病研究所联合创始人、临床心理学家、糖尿病专家苏珊·古兹曼博士说经过20多年的研究和与糖尿病管理人员的合作，我可以告诉你，对糖尿病的误解给人们带来了巨大的损失。

If we want to help people have healthier lives, we have to recognize where and how bias around diabetes exists and promote a compassionate and fact-based understanding of diabetes.'.

如果我们想帮助人们拥有更健康的生活，我们必须认识到糖尿病的偏见存在于何处以及如何存在，并促进对糖尿病的同情和基于事实的理解。”。

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from a survey of more than 2,600 people living with diabetes across eight countries, including the U.S., highlights they may not be getting the care they need due to the shame and stigma around their condition, which can lead to real and often unnoticed health consequences:

一项针对包括美国在内的八个国家2600多名糖尿病患者的调查显示，由于他们的病情受到羞辱和污名化，他们可能无法获得所需的护理，这可能会导致真正且往往不被注意的健康后果：

Diabetes Stigma is an Issue:

糖尿病污名化是一个问题：

Nearly 70% believe there is stigma associated with their condition.

近70%的人认为他们的病情与耻辱感有关。

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Diabetes as a Punchline:

糖尿病作为一个笑话：

85% of people living with diabetes say they have seen inaccuracies about diabetes in the media, including on TV shows, movies, and social media, and 40% of people felt that diabetes is often used as the punchline of a joke.

85%的糖尿病患者表示，他们在电视节目、电影和社交媒体等媒体上看到过关于糖尿病的不准确之处，40%的人认为糖尿病经常被用作笑话的笑料。

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Shame Causes Silence:

羞耻导致沉默：

Almost 25% have avoided sharing their diagnosis with family or friends out of embarrassment or concern.

出于尴尬或担忧，近25%的人避免与家人或朋友分享他们的诊断。

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Health Consequences:

健康后果：

40% have skipped or missed a doctor's appointment due to shame or stigma.

40%的人由于羞耻或耻辱而跳过或错过了医生的预约。

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Additional biometric testing revealed that nearly 40% of individuals had an elevated physiological response to stigmatizing statements, even if they don't show outward signs or expressions.

另外的生物特征测试显示，近40%的人对污名化的陈述有较高的生理反应，即使他们没有表现出外在的迹象或表情。

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Food Elicits the Most Significant Response:

食物引起了最重要的反应：

The question, 'Should you really be eating that?' prompted the strongest biometric response, causing elevated heart rate and increased perspiration — similar to the stress of a job interview or a first date.

问题是，“你真的应该吃吗？”引起最强的生物特征反应，导致心率升高和出汗增加-类似于面试或第一次约会的压力。

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But while words can hurt, they can also help.

但是，虽然言语会伤害人，但也会有所帮助。

Support Leads to Progress:

支持带来进步：

The survey also revealed nearly 70% believe supportive comments from others can significantly boost their motivation to manage their condition.

调查还显示，近70%的人认为他人的支持性评论可以大大提高他们管理病情的动机。

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Above the Bias

高于偏差

Abbott's new Above the Bias initiative aims to help others see the world from the perspective of someone living with diabetes. The initiative builds upon efforts by several diabetes organizations, patient advocacy groups, and experts that continue to work to reduce

雅培新的“超越偏见”倡议旨在帮助其他人从糖尿病患者的角度看待世界。该倡议建立在几个糖尿病组织、患者倡导团体和专家的努力基础上，他们继续努力减少

stigma about diabetes

糖尿病的耻辱感

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People can learn more about Above the Bias and watch the film at

人们可以了解更多关于克服偏见的信息，并在

AboveBias.com

AboveBias.com 网站

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'From the very early days of Libre, it's been our job to make living with diabetes easier,' said Chris Scoggins, executive vice president of Abbott's diabetes care business. 'But technology alone can't fix every barrier that people face. We're committed to doing our part, but we can't do it alone. We need the ongoing help of others to support people living with diabetes, so they can get the care they need to manage their health.'.

雅培糖尿病护理业务执行副总裁克里斯·斯科金斯（ChrisScoggins）说，从自由贸易的早期开始，我们的工作就是让糖尿病患者的生活变得更加轻松但单靠技术并不能解决人们面临的每一个障碍。我们承诺尽自己的一份力量，但我们不能独自完成。我们需要其他人的持续帮助来支持糖尿病患者，以便他们能够获得管理健康所需的护理。”。

About FreeStyle Libre:

关于自由泳：

Abbott continues to pioneer ground-breaking technology to support people living with diabetes. The company revolutionized diabetes care 10 years ago with its world-leading FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitoring portfolio, which today is used by about 7 million people in more than 60 countries..

雅培继续开创开创性的技术来支持糖尿病患者。10年前，该公司凭借其全球领先的FreeStyle Libre连续血糖监测组合彻底改变了糖尿病护理，如今在60多个国家约有700万人使用该组合。。

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People use Libre to see their glucose numbers in real-time, providing insights into how food, activity, or insulin impacts their glucose to help them make progress on their health goals.

人们使用Libre实时查看他们的血糖值，从而深入了解食物、活动或胰岛素如何影响他们的血糖，从而帮助他们在实现健康目标方面取得进展。

About Abbott:

关于雅培：

Abbott is a global healthcare leader and continues to pioneer ground-breaking technology and initiatives to support people live more fully at all stages of life. The company revolutionized diabetes care 10 years ago with its world-leading Libre continuous glucose monitoring portfolio, which today is used by 7 million people in more than 60 countries..

雅培是全球医疗保健领域的领导者，并继续开创开创性的技术和举措，以支持人们在生命的各个阶段都能更充分地生活。。。

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Abbott's other technologies span the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

雅培的其他技术涵盖医疗保健领域，在诊断、医疗器械、营养品和品牌仿制药领域拥有领先的业务和产品。我们的114000名同事为160多个国家的人民服务。

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与我们联系

Abbott.com

Abbott.com 网站

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Abbott Media:

雅培传媒：

Katie Walker,

凯蒂·沃克，

Katie.Walker@abbott.com

Katie.Walker@abbott.com

Abbott Financial:

雅培金融：

Michael Comilla,

迈克尔·科米拉，

Michael.Comilla@abbott.com

Michael.Comilla@abbott.com

Product for prescription only; for Important Safety Information, please visit

仅用于处方的产品；有关重要安全信息，请访问

FreeStyleLibre.us

FreestyleLibre.us

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Data on file. Research conducted by Savanta on behalf of Abbott between May and August 2024 was executed in three distinct phases among people with diabetes across Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the U.S.

文件中的数据。萨凡塔（Savanta）于2024年5月至8月代表雅培（Abbott）进行的研究分三个不同阶段在加拿大、法国、德国、爱尔兰、意大利、日本、英国和美国的糖尿病患者中进行。

National Diabetes Statistics Report, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

国家糖尿病统计报告，美国疾病控制和预防中心：

National Diabetes Statistics Report | Diabetes | CDC

国家糖尿病统计报告|糖尿病| CDC

J. Speight, E. Holmes-Truscott, M. Garza et al. Bringing an end to diabetes stigma and discrimination: an international consensus statement on evidence and recommendations. Published January 2024. DOI:

J、 Speight，E.Holmes Truscott，M.Garza等人，《结束糖尿病的耻辱和歧视：关于证据和建议的国际共识声明》。。内政部：

https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00347-9

https://doi.org/10.1016/S2213-8587(23)00347-9

Data on File. Abbott Diabetes Care.

文件中的数据。雅培糖尿病护理。