Learning From Each Other, Finding Common Ground

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Comment by Cheri on June 21, 2009 at 4:29pm

Thanks sooooo much, Manny. I left for vacation just when things were getting tense and have now returned to your wonderfully inclusive and healing message.

Comment by 1HappyDiabetic on June 18, 2009 at 5:27pm

Manny thanks for putting this video together and taking the time to make such a good message. Diabetes is so personal to everyone in this community and we all should work together to help. Thanks again

Comment by Mr. Peachy (Craig) on June 16, 2009 at 5:15am

Well done Manny. Since deciding to learn all I can about my type two, I have made several friends with type one. I never knew there was any animosity between the two factions. Maybe I'm not paying attention. Compared to the rest of the population, we have more similarities than differences. Maybe I need to spend more time here.

I just wanted to comment on the insulin resistance issue. Both insulin resistance and weight control issues follow "metabolic syndrome". Metabolic syndrome occurs when there is excessive intake of refined carbs resulting in hyperinsulinemia and excess fat storage. In other words, obesity has less to do with becoming T2 and more to do with having the genetic predisposition and poor nutrition (inadequate nutrients with excess carbs). There are those who will argue, but the evidence is clear to me after countless hours over several years of research into my condition and why it occurred despite my "healthy diet" and not being obese.

You are an excellent mediator, my friend.

Craig

Comment by Angel Eyez on June 15, 2009 at 3:33pm

Manny, I just wanted to say thank you for posting this video. You are so right about how we need to get educated about the differences. I appreciate the fact that you suggested a couple books for us to read. I am always trying to get as much information on Type 2 diabetes as I can. I was diagnosed back in 2007 and I'm still trying my best to understand the different changes that I need to make to control my diabetes. I am so grateful that you have created this community to help everyone that is either living with diabetes or the loved ones that are taking care of us too. Thank you so much!!!

Comment by nel peach on June 15, 2009 at 11:52am

When I was diagnosed in 1983 and it was being misdiagnosed I asked my doctor , to please put me on insulin ...no finger poking in those days . Had to visit the lab weekly and those darn numbers did not come down . I was put on insulin within 1 month . It never became a big deal ,that I was called a type 1 ...I needed insulin to sustain life ...no computers to learn about diabetes, yet I learned as much as I could. I became involved with the Canadian Diabetes Association , a place, where there are more type 2's than type 1 's ...that's the way it is. I chaired support groups, educational events ..events open to all types and guests, that's the way it is . My sibbling has type 2 , most of my diabetes contacts have type 2 , that's the way it is .I fund raise for the CDA , the monies raised are towards : education , service, research , advocacy and since about 90 percent of the Canadian population have type 2 diabetes , most of the money will go towards type 2 diabetes; that's the way it is .I am not even sure, if my comment is placed in the correct discussion ...please someone " move " it to where it should go ...thanks .Be happy and well .

Comment by Connie on June 14, 2009 at 7:19am

Thanks a million Manny for posting this. It enlightened me and made full sense to me. In reality the majority of people do not know the difference between Type 1's and Type 2's. I've been a Type 1 since age 5 and when my Mom & brothers/sisters tell them I have diabetes people think I'm a type 2 because they don't know the difference.

Comment by Manny Hernandez on June 13, 2009 at 11:10pm

When I read all the comments I know it is in the things we have in common and not in our differences that we will find the way to more awareness about diabetes!

Thanks everybody for your kind words!

Comment by Jim Roach on June 13, 2009 at 8:37pm

Thank You Manny for your gentle spirit.

Comment by Yvonne on June 13, 2009 at 3:14pm

Thank you Manny. I'm another one who was almost ready to leave tudiabetes. You have set a great example of love and respect for the rest of us.

Comment by Teresa on June 13, 2009 at 2:59pm

Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall see God". You are a peacemaker. I thank you. But, far greater, may you see God, in his gracous and merciful Holy Spirit, gently and effectively work through the doors of the hearts and minds that you've helped open.

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