Perceived Discrimination and Stigma in People living with Diabetes in Switzerland

Despite the prevailing perception that diabetes mellitus is no stigmatized condition, there is now growing scientific evidence of stigma. However, there have been no comprehensive, in-depth studies of stigma on people living with diabetes. Against this background, the present research study aimed to establish whether people living with diabetes in Switzerland experience stigma and discrimination, and if so, in what context and to what extent. Further, the study aimed to establish whether and how experienced and perceived stigma impact the quality of life of those affected.Despite the prevailing perception that diabetes mellitus is no stigmatized condition, there is now growing scientific evidence of stigma. However, there have been no comprehensive, in-depth studies of stigma on people living with diabetes. Against this background, the present research study aimed to establish whether people living with diabetes in Switzerland experience stigma and discrimination, and if so, in what context and to what extent. Further, the study aimed to establish whether and how experienced and perceived stigma impact the quality of life of those affected