Forty Years of Behavioral Diabetes Research: A Personal Journey

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Editor’s noteThis article was adapted from the address Dr. Delamater delivered as the recipient of the American Diabetes Association’s Richard R. Rubin Award for 2022. This award recognizes a behavioral researcher who has made outstanding, innovative contributions to the study and understanding of the behavioral aspects of diabetes in diverse populations. Dr. Delamater delivered the address in June 2022 at the Association’s virtual 82nd Scientific Sessions. A webcast of this speech is available for viewing on the DiabetesPro website (https://professional.diabetes.org/webcast/stigma-diabetes-care%E2%80%94evidence-and-solutions-richard-r-rubin-award-lecture).