What we say matters.

As educators, advocates, spouses, friends, and providers, our use of language can deeply affect the self-view of people living with diabetes every day.

Intentional communication is a powerful tool that can uncover trauma, identify barriers, and move both the provider and person with diabetes toward a greater understanding of the issues involved.

The language used in the health care setting is immensely important in determining trust, mutual respect, and meaningful long-term relationships.

Topics covered include:

• • Learn phrases, words, and approaches that can be left behind.

• • Describe diabetes language that is respectful, inclusive, person-centered, and imparts hope.

• • Discuss how to evaluate for ACE and provide trauma-informed care

• • Practice communicating about diabetes using phrases free from judgment with a focus on a strength-based approach

This webinar is free and you can view it at any time, on any device. To earn CEs, you can purchase this course at our online university store.