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British Columbia (2015). Provincial Standards: Supporting Students with Type 1 Diabetes in the School Setting (pp. 1-17).
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-
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• TITLE: The Stigmatising Nature towards Type One Diabetic Students in the Education System, Their Coping Strategies and Necessary Interventions

  AUTHORS: Aicha Hefiela

  KEYWORDS: Type One Diabetes, Stigma, Coping, Sick-Role, Capital, Label, Hypoglycemia, Hyperglycemia

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.11 No.5, May 29, 2023

  ABSTRACT: This paper investigates the lived experiences of students with type one diabetes. It seeks to understand how their medical condition plays a role in their educational attainment. The paper highlights Goffman’s theory of stigmatization to explore how diabetic students cope with stereotypes placed on them, and how this affects their relationships and educational path. Investigating what diabetic students in Kuwait struggle with academically, and how an array of bodies such as students themselves, their parents, school staff, and Educational institutions can support type one diabetic students succeeding on their academic journey.