Why the Fuck? - Hackdot

Re:Why the Fuck? by thecosas on Sunday January 20, 2013 @07:53PM (#5089102)

Thanks for making the distinction. I've had Type I diabetes for over 20 years and occasionally get the "but you're not fat" comment. EDUCATE :o)

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Re:Why the Fuck? by Evbn on Sunday January 20, 2013 @08:21PM (#5089238)

They need to change the stupid name already. Hypoinsulinomia and caloroglucitis, or something.

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Re:Why the Fuck? by thedamon on Sunday January 20, 2013 @11:29PM (#5089871)

So totally agree. Especially when I learned of how many young type 1s have eating disorders because they think they must be fat :(

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Re:Why the Fuck? by anonymouz on Monday January 21, 2013 @08:28AM (#5091362)

That the general population does not distinguish between Type I and Type II Diabetes it an unfortunate fact of life. But that someone who is diagnosed with Type I Diabetes does not inform himself about it and learn about the difference is simply inexcusable stupidity.

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Re:Why the Fuck? by shanselman on Sunday January 20, 2013 @09:22PM (#5089472)

Totally. The fact that Type 1 and Type 2 share a name, and a "type" is insane.

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