In their study, Katz et al explored the depictions of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in North
American English-language film and television.
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They highlighted how media often portray patients with T1D negatively, or at times
“forget” that characters have T1D. The authors proposed that more advocacy needs to
be done by large diabetes organizations. Using Grey’s Anatomy as an example, they emphasized the importance of consulting health professionals
to ensure accuracy in media portrayals of patients. As we (a film director, a producer
and a physician) have previously collaborated to produce a short film on modifying
stigma on people living with chronic illnesses,
- Katz A.
- Talbo M.K.
- Xie L.F.
- Nakhla M.M.
- Brazeau A.-S.
Media portrayal of type 1 diabetes in North American television and film.
Can J Diabetes. 2022; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2022.04.007
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References
- Media portrayal of type 1 diabetes in North American television and film.Can J Diabetes. 2022; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjd.2022.04.007
- Exploring the impact of a culturally tailored short film in modifying dementia stigma among Chinese Americans: A pilot study.Acad Psychiatry. 2016; 40: 372-374
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: July 30, 2022
Accepted:
July 20,
2022
Received in revised form:
July 6,
2022
Received:
June 10,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
Copyright
Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of Canadian Diabetes Association.
