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Re:Many people living in the 'Diabetes Belt' are plagued wit... by TOMDM on Tuesday May 09, 2023 @01:17PM (#35877442)
It's a good thing we can address problems on multiple levels then, the personal responsibility level and when that fails with a social safety net.
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Re:Many people living in the 'Diabetes Belt' are plagued wit... by hello_computer on Tuesday May 09, 2023 @01:19PM (#35877467)
The social safety net is a poor substitute for a fully-functioning pancreas.
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Re:Many people living in the 'Diabetes Belt' are plagued wit... by TOMDM on Tuesday May 09, 2023 @01:21PM (#35877497)
Agreed, but for the people with broken pancreases I bet they're thankful for the safety net.
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Re:Many people living in the 'Diabetes Belt' are plagued wit... by hello_computer on Tuesday May 09, 2023 @01:29PM (#35877622)
Most T2D is reversible. Get BMI balanced with endocrine pancreatic function, and T2D goes away. Not sure if I'd classify getting shots instead of making much-needed lifestyle adjustments as a "safety net".
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