How often do you explain to people the difference between Type 1 & Type 2?
What is your opinion on the media's inability to differentiate the differences bewteen Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
Do you feel as a Type 1 Diabetic there are equal supports in your community, equal allocation of resources.
Are you contantly Explaining the Difference between type 1 and type 2?
For more infor see my post at Three 2 Treat
Do you feel as a Type 1 Diabetic there are equal supports in your community, equal allocation of resources.
Are you contantly Explaining the Difference between type 1 and type 2?
For more infor see my post at Three 2 Treat
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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on -
I am so sorry to hear that. These wars are so pointless when the real reason for these websites is for us to support one another, not insult each other and put each other down.
I have made it my business to know as much as I can about both types, because I want to support everyone with diabetes, no matter what. It is certainly true that there are differences (otherwise why would they be classified into 2 types?), but those differences don't make one harder than the other, nor more innocent than the other -- and if not cared for, they both lead down to the same pit.
I am gratified that this discussion has NOT led to a war -- most people here have been open-minded and curious to learn about the other type. I'm proud of you guys!!! :-)
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Permalink Reply by Joanie on -
Every single time I tell somebody I have diabetes. Only about 1 in every 15 people even know that there are two types. It's very unfortunate
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Permalink Reply by LiL MaMa on -
It never ceases to amaze me how ignorant people are about diabetes, it gets REALLY old! People are CLUELESS!
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Permalink Reply by Randy on -
Yes, but you know what? Until I was diagnosed I had very little understanding of D. I knew there were 2 types and vaguely understood the difference, but had no idea of the real face of the disease. My first day on this site was a real education!
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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on
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And you were no different from anyone else who doesn't have the D. People tend to learn about things that are relevant to them, and if no one in your family has D, then there is no reason to learn about it.
And the thing that is tragic about that is all the people walking around with pre-diabetes, or early-stage Type 2, and don't know it, and don't get the medical care or education to deal with it.
In a strange, perverted sense, Type 1's are lucky, because they HAVE to learn to deal with it, no choices, no denial, no procrastination, just do or die. And most people choose not to die!
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Permalink Reply by John on -
I hate having to explain anything about my Diabetes, period, why? because only about 1 in every 5 people have enough brain function to actually understand the simple difference between insulin deficiency, and insulin resistance, that being type 1 and type 2, along with all the other facts, although I do know Type 2 can escalate to insulin dependency up ahead in some cases. I've actually told a number of people to F off and mind their own business after they tell me not to take a shot because its going to "not help you any", I've grown a temper towards people like that.
While Type 2 and Type 1 are actually two entirely different diseases, they do share the common ground of blood sugar difficulties, I have enough trouble just staying below an 8% A1C. We are all here to help each other, and these type 1 vs type 2 fights are not supposed to happen, it totally reminds me of the Automatic VS Stickshift brawls we've had erupt over at Bimmerforums a number of times, but theres no reasons for us enthusiest over there to fight simply over transmission preferences, just like how theres no reason for Type 1's and Type 2's to fight.
Anyways, explaining 1 and 2 to people is something I'd rather not bother with anymore, sure some people do get it right off the bat and fully understand, but not everybody.
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Permalink Reply by Phyl on -
How often??? I can't even find an internist that understands the difference. I have LADA or 1.5 that complicates the issue even more ...."you can't have type 1...YOU'RE TOO OLD!!!" That's what my internist said 1 year ago when I CLEARLY was showing signs of type 1....thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, infections, a 20 pound weight loss in approximately 2 weeks and blurred vision. But she insisted I was type 2 purely on the fact that I was 48 years old, even after finding my fasting BG was 305 and my A1C was 10.7. All pointing to type 1. She refused to help me get and appointment with and endo. I did on my own who promptly tested me for and dx me with LADA. I was referred to a new internist. I went to see her and at my first appointment, when I mentioned type 1 diabetes, she said "you don't have TYPE 1...you're TYPE 2!". Here we go again. Not even primary care physicians understand.
I am sick and tired of trying to explain and trying to find someone who understands my condition who can care for me.
No one believes a person of my age can develop type1 (or 1.5 - LADA).
The frustration is maddening.
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Permalink Reply by Pastelpainter on -
Phyl, I sympathise. Not that I have ever been in your shoes, but you feel you shouldn't have to spell it out in words of one syllable for your internist......... Keep on keeping on......
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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on
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Just for the record, I once heard of an 85-year-old man who was diagnosed with Type 1. Hey, you're nowhere NEAR that old!!!! :-)
I sometimes suspect that PCPs get their information from the same media we see -- in other words, watered down, and applicable only to pre-diabetics and early-stage Type 2's.
Keep up the search -- there must be someone out there who will understand! Wishing you luck!
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Permalink Reply by mistressbinky on -
Too often I don't have MS, Asthma, Sickle cell , etc but and I don't make assume to know a lot about the disease. I always ask questions to further my knowledge, and never offer advice unless the individual asks my opinion. I respond with I don't know, or I've read... I have cousin with MS and not once have I made suggestions. I allow her to educate me.
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Permalink Reply by Kristin on -
I hate what the media does for diabetes. You always see commercials that are like "For diabetics!" So I turn around like "GASP" and then it's all type 2 stuff! Like really? Can't you say "For type 2 diabetes!" Or on the news or something it's like "New breakthrough on diabetes" "OH MY GOSH" "Doctors say type 2 diabetes" I REALLY wish they'd be more specific.
And everytime I mention I have diabetes people think it's type 2 and they're like "but you're not fat?" "Different kind." and then I have to continue on about what the differences are.
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