This week on Mamabetes hosts Ashleigh, Carleigh and Rachel are joined by special guest Renza Scibilia, National Program Manager for Type 1 Diabetes at Diabetes Australia, who chats with us about stigma in diabetes, and how you may come across it in your pregnancy.
Renza has lived with type 1 diabetes since 1998 and is well-known in the diabetes online community, and is well-versed in social media, its influence on people with chronic health conditions and application in peer support.
She is the author of one of Australia’s most widely-read patient blogs, Diabetogenic, (www.diabetogenic.wordpress.com) and has written for many online and print publications.
Renza has extensive experience as a facilitator, presenter and media spokesperson having presented at conferences in locally and around the world. She speaks about topics including the importance of peer support in chronic health management and why language matters in diabetes and healthcare.
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If during this podcast series you feel you need to reach out for additional support, please contact your usual treating team, PANDA's National Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Helpline on 1300 726 306 or LifeLine on 13 11 14 outside of PANDAs operating hours.
If you have experienced stigma and would like to speak with your local diabetes body for advice or support, you can contact them on the details below:
Diabetes QLD Helpline: 1800 177 055 or +61 7 3506 0999 (outside Australia)
Diabetes NSW & ACT Helpline: 1300 342 238 or +61 2 9552 9942 (outside Australia)
Diabetes VIC Helpline: 1300 437 386
Diabetes TAS Helpline: +61 3 6215 9000
Diabetes SA Helpline: 1300 198 204
Diabetes WA Helpline: 1300 001 880
Diabetes NT Helpline: 08 8927 8488 (Darwin) or 08 8952 8000 (Alice Springs)
Click here for the Diabetes Australia Position Statement: A new Language for Diabetes