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. 2020 Feb;33(1):89-94.
doi: 10.2337/ds19-0055.

The Most Important Thing We Give to People Is Hope: Overcoming Stigma in Diabetes and Obesity

Virginia Valentine  1
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The Most Important Thing We Give to People Is Hope: Overcoming Stigma in Diabetes and Obesity

Virginia Valentine. Diabetes Spectr. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

Editor's Note: This article is adapted from the address Ms. Valentine delivered as the recipient of the American Diabetes Association's (ADA's) Outstanding Educator in Diabetes Award for 2019. She delivered the address in June 2019 at the Association's 79th Scientific Sessions in San Francisco, CA. A webcast of this speech is available for viewing at the ADA website (professional.diabetes.org/webcast/outstanding-educator-diabetes-award-lecture%E2%80%94-most-important-thing-we-give-people-hope).

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