Discrimination of Type 2 Diabetics ???
Any thoughts?
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Permalink Reply by spirit7 on -
With the food lobbies being so strong in Washington, the USDA has duped us. When I gave up the carbs the weight came off so quickly for me! I was amazed that at age 55 I lost 40 pounds in six months and returned to my high school weight! On the low carb regime I don't have to worry about gaining weight and I am eating "real" food. My energy levels have increased significantly. If I had the proper guidance from my physician and support from the USDA giving me correct information, perhaps I wouldn't have diabetes now.
What concerns me most now is health insurance when I retire. Unfortunately, I have to take meds which I despise and they are very costly. I feel that Obama is making strides in the health care arena but others would love to see him fail as well as get rid of "entitlement" programs all together such as medicare. Will I have to work for the rest of my life in order to pay for medication that allows me to live?I will most likely not "officially" retire but do volunteer work and teaching as I do now but on a smaller scale. But if I couldn't work... the cost of medication...
I am concerned and feel that the USDA has let us down as Americans. I realize we are all responsible for our health, however, I was doing what I thought was correct and I exercised religiously all these years and only had some weight issues as I went through menopause like most women do. The articles on diabetes you see in mainstream America are always about people being "obese" and blaming them for their predicament. I believe we need to "educate" the public about diabetes because the numbers are so high now, as is cancer, we are overall a very unhealthy country! If you get diabetes in this country, unless your are type 1 it is YOUR fault. I've had disparaging comments from people I have worked with that have been insensitive and downright cruel. I know that education is important and the blame game has done nothing for us in moving this country along with any issue that comes up. That being said, the USDA didn't act responsibly along with many other medical professionals in this country. I am tired of having to "fight" for my rights when Congresspeople get top medical care, a great pension and medical care for the rest of our lives on us! Basically, they are public servants and employed by us. I think we need to fire them all, set term limits and have some open and honest communication (yeah, I am an idealist, sigh). Sorry to go on. As I will retire in several years, I don't want to be a burden to my family. I want to be able to make my own way and not have to work tirelessly to pay for my medication. I have worked all my life and would like to be able to relax and enjoy retirement. So, I think we do need to stick together and "educate" people about Diabetes and stop the blame. That's it.
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Permalink Reply by biggleton on -
The thing is you cant tell whether it was the lack of exercise on the refined grain lifestyle or the grain itself that affected the animals. (the likelihood is both but you cant be sure from a study unless all the variables are controlled that might otherwise affect the result) sorry for the lesson in experimental practice... you're probably right anyway
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Permalink Reply by delilahjed on -
Hey..
I'm type 2 insulin dependent and I am 127 lb. I was told if I dropped to 116 I probably would not have diabetes at all, not so. I was 119 not to long back and I still had diabetes and high numbers. Its all turning around now with aggressive action on my part, but it takes work to keep diabetes at a bay and I think insulin tends to bring weight gain. For some its the on-set of diabetes with weight gain, they lose the weight the lose the diabetes. I don't think it was ever actual diabetes as the gene carries.
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Permalink Reply by Stoyan on -
I agree. Both are bad in their own way. And believe me, there are still those who say thing like type 1 are responsible for their condition. Ignorance is everywhere, but it is our job to educate.
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Permalink Reply by Fighting for Stephany on -
My 14 year old daughter has type 1 diagnosed when she was 6, but not until recently she was discriminated in her school cheer leading squad. The teacher or coach to;d her she couldn't cheer because she uses a pump and it not safe and a liability for her school. My daughter cried and wept for days. But she continues on. Now she's want to do orchestra and play the violin. It's ignorance and lack of education. As a parent with a child with type 1 diabetes the best thing we can do is advocate and know and teach our kids their righte to get an education.
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Permalink Reply by delilahjed on
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Hey..
So sorry to hear of this, how sad, very sad. Tell her Violinist are very talented and if she can pull that off kudos to her. Sounds to me like she is above (way above) cheerleading anyway. Orchestra and vioin is no easy task, so she sounds beautiful from her choices alone. God Bless you both. Poor lil kids born with this horrific disease, breaks my heart.
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Permalink Reply by Spud on -
It doesnt always make sense (I know we are talking about Stephny) I am an athlete and have been for 50 years, my max weight was 162 pounds abd I am down to 145 now, I have never smoked and gave up my 2 beers a month 22 years ago and yet I am type 2, diagnosed December 2010. I like the theory of wheat being involved somehow. I find that mountain biking keeps my levels pretty stable and I cant say I find any discrimination anywhere, only admeration for our team and the message we take out there....but perhaps South Africa is a bit different when it comes to handing out praise and supporting people like myself.
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Permalink Reply by muleman on -
Kristy, maybe it's the culture you live in? here in Spain it seems every second person I meet has diabetes! Sadly, support specialists seem non existent, at least in my part of Spain! I certainly don't think this site has an issue, but some people get touchy if you go off subject on a specific group. I have been diagnosed for 10 years, but with no support until I found this group 2 weeks ago. No one has been really partisan. Some on Dr B's site can get touchy if you go off subject, but everyone here has a story and experience that may help you. So visit as many as you like! Unless your a Pilot, Submariner or similar I cannot think of any other profession where anyone should be discriminatory against you for being a T"2.. Most negative experiences in life relate to our own responsibility in some way, but hey, we are just human and stuff happens. Don't beat yourself up, and toughen up! Maybe you reflects something that triggers a reaction in your colleges. You used the word profession, and as a retired Probation Service professional from the UK, I experienced surprising issues, but I just toughened up and would not be intimidated or marginalized! Enjoy this site. Happy New Year.
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Permalink Reply by Linda G on -
By the by muleman, read what you've written Kristy. I have a friend (Stephen Steele) with type 1 who is a commercial pilot (flying the big ones)...he was already a pilot when he was diagnosed...had his wings taken away...fought for it, in the meantime went back to school (law school) passed the Bar, and became a lawyer. But his heart was up there, in the skies....long story short, he won the case, and though he is flying under very strict regulations...he IS nevertheless a pilot....flying
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Permalink Reply by sarhow on -
Videochat on Friday April 20, pollution and diabetes: see
http://www.tudiabetes.org/events/videochat-with-david-o-carpenter-m...
Some of the discussion in these posts was related to this issue so I thought I'd post it.
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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on -
If you get a chance to watch the presentation, I'd love it if you'd post something about the highlights of it!
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