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Permalink Reply by DrewG on October 3, 2011 at 3:04pm

22 years old, type 1 diabetic since 15 years old.

I think it can and will happen but certain things need to change. First, we as diabetics need to ensure that people are better educated about the differences between the types and why people would be susceptible to one or the other. When people trivialize the disease with misconceptions and myths, it takes away the severity and scope of diabetes across the world.

Secondly, we need to be more cognizant of how we donate and whom we donate to. Like any other chronic illness, diabetes is big business - something many of you have pointed out in this thread and other threads. Investigate these organizations, look into the progress of their research and grant programs and DEMAND your money be put towards a CURE! Not overhead, management or stalled programs.

Once we begin using our ever growing voice with more specificity and demand, things will begin to happen. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but eventually. Positivity with a sprinkle of skepticism can go a long way in this fight.

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Permalink Reply by spirit7 on October 3, 2011 at 5:05pm

Not optimistic about a "cure" as we haven't even found a way to cure the common cold as yet. I have stopped giving $ to any organization who talks about lets "fight" or "cure." What we can do is educate and strive to be healthier human beings. I felt I just got a bad hand and have to find a way to live with this dis "ease." I have had many tragedies in my life, and this is just another. I find it difficult when I go into places such as a convenience store if I am in a rush or traveling and know that the only real choice I have is nuts. (haha) I always say to my family, if it weren't for nuts... I don't know what I would do. I am pretty strict with my diet and eat low-carb. When I first was diagnosed I almost had a melt down in the food store! The bakery isle was calling my name and as someone who loves to bake, I had to give it up. The holidays are tough. The diagnosis was a total shock to me, no symptoms and no one in my family has ever had it. My family is generally not supportive and ever since I was diagnosed I cook all my own meals. I enjoy eating out but stay away from pizza joints or Chinese food (which is bad regardless!). Oops, lost the topic here but no, I really don't believe a cure will be coming anytime soon and for now, educating those around us who don't understand the disease and learning as much as we are able is probably the best that we can do.

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Permalink Reply by soph on October 4, 2011 at 12:25pm

no

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Permalink Reply by Jam Ham on October 5, 2011 at 4:19am

lol "not" in my life time for me with the science they only have to this day & the only ppl in the near future that may see a cure will only be new born & children. Every time I hear this question I wonder what science have been doing with all the billion$ & billion$ for years & years that have been donated to find a cure??? "42 yr's now still waiting for anything, something..... these ppl u give your money too to find a cure don't even have a lab to research a cure they are just an advertise company & give millions a job for the tiny bit of cash that gets to find a cure. sad

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Permalink Reply by Max Morneault on November 20, 2011 at 9:50pm

Ha...no. Diabetes accounts for about 175 billion in government spending in the US alone. We're extremely profitable to keep sick. It's unfortunate, because I haven't found the ideal treatment for myself within the time since my diagnosis. I don't believe I'll live beyond 60 at this rate.

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Permalink Reply by Unknown Diabetic on November 21, 2011 at 5:17am

No because i'm now in my 50's.

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Permalink Reply by Baby Peanut on December 6, 2011 at 6:48am

me too, well, newly 50 ;) or 39 as my aunt would say...

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Permalink Reply by Baby Peanut on December 6, 2011 at 6:46am

i've been hearing 'just around the corner' since i was dx'd in 1964. well, ok, i was 2 so probably a few years after that :) unfortunately, i don't believe it will happen, i have to agree with stuart's opinion. 'research' is so heavily controlled especially in the us that real solutions never seem to happen for anything that can be profitted. however, if you have 'inadequate(or not enough)eyelashes'-i'm sorry, that commercial kills me-hey, you're in luck! i can only imagine the horrible research that went into that one. well, just my opinion...

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Permalink Reply by Brunetta on December 6, 2011 at 7:57am

I will repost that I do think that there will be a cure ( I volunteer in the Faustman Studies, giving blood yearly) in my lifetime. And I am 57 years old, have lived 43 years with type one, active and happy.. I do not think I will die from this disease, and I do not see my lifespan being limited by it. All the women in my family are strong and live LONG, into late 80's and 90's ;some close to 100... and I do not see my having diabetes to cause me to be an exception.. Yes My glass is almost always "half-full" ( Actually as I have posted before", My cup runneth over::) But That is JUST MY OPTIMISM AND FAITH..... Another poster called it "Livabetes" and that is what I will do until a cure is found...

And baby Peanut.. I laugh about the eyelash commercial with Brooke Shields, too.. If I want them longer, I can do the MAC mascara or false ones..Would not invest in a such a product.. Yet, everybody does what they feel is necessary for them..and evidently there IS a market(LOL).. I will give blood and a bit of money to Dr.Faustman.

God Bless,
Brunetta

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Permalink Reply by Kimmy on December 8, 2011 at 1:34pm

No

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Permalink Reply by Brian Wittman on December 8, 2011 at 2:06pm

No.

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Permalink Reply by Rob B on December 8, 2011 at 2:40pm

Nope

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