Type 2 & other diabetes

Language matters: Guidance for person‐centred diabetes communication in Ireland

Diabet MedPublished Guidance document

Methodological detailsmultidisciplinary working group, includes people with lived experience of diabetes, Developed by an Irish multidisciplinary working group drawing on international Language Matters guidance, published evidence, Irish data and lived experience
  • Multidisciplinary working group
  • Includes people with lived experience of diabetes
  • Developed by an Irish multidisciplinary working group drawing on international Language Matters guidance, published evidence, Irish data and lived experience

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Use person-first language

  2. Avoid blame and fear

  3. Ensure consistency across teams

  4. Embed reflective practice and communication training within healthcare teams

Original publication

Language matters: Guidance for person‐centred diabetes communication in Ireland. Diabet Med. Published 21 May 2026. doi:10.1111/dme.70364

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