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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender People and Diabetes
Some LGBT people lack access to diabetes care for the following reasons:
- The healthcare environment is heterocentric and gender-normative.
- Providers lack knowledge about health disparities affecting LGBT people.
- LGBT individuals experience hostility and discrimination in care.
- Concerns about homophobia and transphobia keep LGBT individuals from using healthcare services.
- Voluntary training does not reach all staff.
- Medical forms do not reflect patient diversity.
- Topics related to LGBT health are under-researched.
Some excellent resources on the topic:
- Theresa L. Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE "Providing Culturally Sensitive Diabetes Care and Education for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community," Diabetes Spectrum July 1, 2010 vol. 23 no. 3 178-182
- Gay & Lesbian Medical Association. "Guidelines for Care of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Patients"
- Anita Radix, MD, MPhil, MPH, and Gal Mayer, MD, MS " Barriers to access to care"/LGBT Health, Sept. 13, 2011
- Movement Advancement Project, Services and Advocacy for Gaby, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders, Center for American Progress "LGBT Older Adults and Health Disparities", September 2010
- Public Advocate for the City of New York, "Improving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Access to Healthcare at New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Facilities" December 2008
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