The impact of diabetes stigma on psychological, behavioral and clinical outcomes in young and middle-aged Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: the moderating effects of psychosocial factors

Psychol Health. 2025 Aug 28:1-26. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2025.2552234. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Diabetes stigma may lead to poor psychological health and self-management behaviors, resulting in adverse clinical outcomes. This study aimed to explore...