A Square Peg in A Round Hole: Social Experiences of Living with Diabetes in Canada in 2024.

Introduction: Diabetes self-management often occurs in social contexts, around others without diabetes. International consensus identifies the pervasive presence of social stigma towards those with diabetes, negatively impacting health, well-being, social and professional lives. We aimed to determine the social experiences of Canadian adults living with type 1(T2D) or type 2 (T2D) diabetes.