This Diabetes Week (8 to 14 June 2026), let’s change how we talk about diabetes.
8 out of 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve faced negative attitudes because of their diabetes – people passing judgement, making sweeping statements, or blaming and shaming people living with diabetes.
This is diabetes stigma. And it causes real harm to millions.
That’s why we’re on a mission to Strike Out Stigma.
To show people that nobody chooses diabetes. That it isn’t anyone’s fault. And that by changing the way we talk about diabetes, together we can create a world where diabetes does no harm.
The Diabetes Team will be hosting information stands on the following dates to help raise awareness about diabetes –
- University Hospital Ayr on Tuesday 9 June, 10am to 2:30pm
- University Hospital Crosshouse on Wednesday 10 June, 10am to 2pm
Whether you’re living with diabetes, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more, please feel free to drop by.
For more information on Diabetes week you can visit the Diabetes UK website