tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post1182085633155133186..comments2024-03-17T19:12:18.378-07:00Comments on Delighted Momma: The Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes: Common Statements/Misconceptions about Type 1 Diabetes That I Feel Compelled to Address Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-40088757990785596522014-03-19T06:41:48.666-07:002014-03-19T06:41:48.666-07:00To the commenter above-- Type 2 Diabetes can be re...To the commenter above-- Type 2 Diabetes can be reversed through lifestyle changes. Type 1 Diabetes can not. That is not an ignorant statement. That is a medical fact. Lindsay @ Delighted Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06463953700042251703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-48697936506931425502014-03-19T05:49:40.578-07:002014-03-19T05:49:40.578-07:00As a pre-diabetic type 2 I despise when otherwise ...As a pre-diabetic type 2 I despise when otherwise intelligent people make comments like the ones you made regarding poor diets and weight. That is an ignorance of yours which you should address. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-21655875371790855852014-02-26T20:25:25.191-08:002014-02-26T20:25:25.191-08:00Yikes ANONYMOUS! Bold harsh statements?! I don'...Yikes ANONYMOUS! Bold harsh statements?! I don't think so. She is just telling the facts. And it is a fact that obese people are more at risk for Type 2 diabetes, a disease that is insulin resistant and can be cured. Unlike type 1 in which the pancreas doesn't produce ANY insulin. Thanks for this post Lindsie!! I am a fellow type 1 and I absolutely can't stand when I see things on Facebook about how type 1 can be cured with okra juice or some other special diet and exercise regimen. What a slap in the face to all type 1's out there Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02293724213007736104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-52611987600513133672014-02-25T22:51:18.223-08:002014-02-25T22:51:18.223-08:00Oh my, people can be so ignorantly rude. Nowhere n...Oh my, people can be so ignorantly rude. Nowhere near your story I remember what people told me when I had severe pregnancy-complications and it was no fun to hear. But al together, when people mention the medical bills, I always smile polite and thank them for paying their insurance-costs and tell them It was great they helped me in that way to pay for my treatment. Liekehttp://likedew.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-21688293908964159682014-02-25T16:46:27.340-08:002014-02-25T16:46:27.340-08:00I love these posts! Can relate to all of the above...I love these posts! Can relate to all of the above. I cringe every time someone asks me "can you eat that?".....especially people I've already explained it to! I've wished countless times that Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes were called by more different names. The characteristics are so different! It's too bad people gave you harsh comments about the stereotypes of type 2, any professional course I've taken on diabetes explains them in the same way you did, even though type 2s are not always obese and there can be a genetic factor and type 1s can be overweight and unhealthy. The tendencies that you pointed out are true. <br /><br />There can be such a huge negative response when you say, "I'm diabetic", even though people mean well they don't realize the weight of their words. Kind of like when your pregnant and people think it's okay to say "OMG you are so huge." Pragmatics go out the window somehow!! Positive energy resonates with people so much longer. I can forget most of the negative things I've heard but I will never forget the positive ones. In high school I remember I had to leave one of my classes to have a snack in the hall (in order to not be a distraction or draw attention to myself). A peer approached me asking why I was eating in the hallway with somewhat of a judging look on her face. When I told her I had type 1 diabetes she immediately changed her tone and said "Oh THAT'S why you're so skinny, you must eat really healthy too". Those comments could've been just as inaccurate as negative ones, but I could have hugged her!! Saying and hearing nice things just lasts longer and spreads more joy. If only.....!!!!Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/07130873425733892868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-54098407497793198962014-02-25T15:57:39.313-08:002014-02-25T15:57:39.313-08:00I love your honesty and I adore your blog! This i...I love your honesty and I adore your blog! This is a great post but the picture takes the cake. I absolutely LOVE your haircut!! It's such an adorable picture! Gastroparesis friendly livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397236178533889137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-56596044268399919832014-02-25T12:51:32.695-08:002014-02-25T12:51:32.695-08:00Useful information aside, your hair looks amazing ...Useful information aside, your hair looks amazing in that pic :)Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-61287008733920317052014-02-25T08:26:23.562-08:002014-02-25T08:26:23.562-08:00Lindsay ~ Thanks again for another helpful post, f...Lindsay ~ Thanks again for another helpful post, full of needed information!! Keep it up!! As I have shared before, my grandchildren are Type 1. They are strong individuals and wise beyond their teen-age years. I'm looking forward to that cure or at least to that new difference that will make it possible for them not to have to constantly be looking over their shoulder, always having to anticipate that extreme high or extreme low (I could go on and on). You are an inspiration, thanks.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634188257303338677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-6434567828170974602014-02-24T22:35:19.665-08:002014-02-24T22:35:19.665-08:00Lindsay I cannot believe some of the things that p...Lindsay I cannot believe some of the things that people have said to you. The unhealthy children comment is so bizarre. People sometimes say things without thinking I guess...but really truly it makes me wonder about them. Just for the record, you are correct about Type II as well. I guess you could argue that we as a country should change the way we approach eating habits and how the entire food industry is funded, but of course as an individual there are steps you can take to avoid/cure Type II. Not sure what that other commenter wrote to you, but it didn't sound like it was going to be nice. Take heart in another beautiful and honest post that I for one am always happy to read. You're one of my favorite bloggers. :)Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153464120291028496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-4434835623514344672014-02-24T22:33:03.768-08:002014-02-24T22:33:03.768-08:00Love this. In the midst of my 12 year-old niece be...Love this. In the midst of my 12 year-old niece being bullied by uneducated peers, this post was wonderful. It really is a complex disease and many people are ignorant to what it is all about, so kudos for posting this! You're such a strong, positive role model for younger girls dealing with T1. Thank you :) Tiff Blaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09228755207749472696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-64697637362620119032014-02-24T19:47:10.611-08:002014-02-24T19:47:10.611-08:00Yes! I have heard so many of these (almost word fo...Yes! I have heard so many of these (almost word for word) so very many times. But, like you said, I just try to do my best to educate people on the disease. Because there are so many misconceptions regarding Type 1. I actually have had more people make rude comments to me about my insulin pump because they assume I am wearing a pager. Those are definitely my favorite. ;)Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02354315491366840513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-63771544370900529162014-02-24T19:42:22.654-08:002014-02-24T19:42:22.654-08:00I have already sent you an e-mail but you are REAL...I have already sent you an e-mail but you are REALLY wrong about the type 2 thingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-88947528459691562002014-02-24T19:41:03.900-08:002014-02-24T19:41:03.900-08:00Yikes bold kinda harse statements. It is just as ...Yikes bold kinda harse statements. It is just as ignorent to say type 2's are obese and can be cured as it is to say any of the things u listed above. U should know better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-58924564898092706402014-02-24T16:31:46.292-08:002014-02-24T16:31:46.292-08:00My grandma was a diabetic. She had 9 kids and she ...My grandma was a diabetic. She had 9 kids and she lived up to 82 y o. She had a diatebes for over 60 years i guess, used to work alot too. Non of us have a diabetes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-77057086753110109912014-02-24T16:04:59.807-08:002014-02-24T16:04:59.807-08:00I was diagnosed with Type 1 at the age of 41 so ye...I was diagnosed with Type 1 at the age of 41 so yes it is becoming more common. When I told my friend that worked in a doctors office she proceeded to tell me of all her patience that went blind from diabetes. Wow, that sure made me feel better... NOT. I eat a mainly paleo diet and my blood sugars are in good control. Thank you for your blog and frank posts about diabetes. It helps me tremendously.Cindy M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14923672354906798492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-76894328961801388742014-02-24T15:41:05.776-08:002014-02-24T15:41:05.776-08:00I just wanted to thank you for your posts on life ...I just wanted to thank you for your posts on life with diabetes. My niece was diagnosed two weeks ago at age 10 and I sent her mom your link right away. She was so thankful! This series couldn't have come at a better time for our family :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202733162242510785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-80288826308099105672014-02-24T12:13:15.131-08:002014-02-24T12:13:15.131-08:00Type 2's aren't necessarily overweight eit...Type 2's aren't necessarily overweight either. I'm 5'10" and 125 lbs. and diabetic. At my heaviest, I was just under 150...gadgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678155190112213252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-37869178991514557652014-02-24T12:01:57.786-08:002014-02-24T12:01:57.786-08:00Oh, if I had a nickel for every time I've hear...Oh, if I had a nickel for every time I've heard #1….it would pay for all of #4! LoL! Seriously though, there are so many misconceptions. I was diagnosed with T1 5 years ago, when I was 30. And people ask, "How could you be diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at 30? Wouldn't that be type 2?" (And they assume it's in my family (nope, i have a huge family and no one with either T1 or T2) and on and on.) Well, yes it's more rare to be diagnosed that late but it's becoming more common. People don't understand that's it's autoimmune and can affect anyone, regardless of age. So, I have educated a lot of people! :)Robynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-5326087948694703572014-02-24T11:27:29.999-08:002014-02-24T11:27:29.999-08:00My favorite are the "at least"s - "...My favorite are the "at least"s - "at least it's not cancer" or "at least it's not terminal" or "at least she got it young so she won't know any different" and my all-time favorite, "at least it's not life-threatening" - hahahahaha. Oh, or the one time someone told me I could cure my child if I would just feed them a raw diet. That was pretty awesome.Krissy McMommahttp://www.diabetesontheside.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-13166875857359866782014-02-24T10:21:21.807-08:002014-02-24T10:21:21.807-08:00Great post! I think it is very hard to categorized...Great post! I think it is very hard to categorized type 1 vs. type 2 and there are so many misconceptions out there. As someone who knows first hand the struggles of type 1 diabetes it is important for people to know the difference. It is highly uncommon that a "healthy" person has type 2 and type 2 IS curable with diet + exercise in almost all situations. I can only imagine all the possible "offended people" that will comment regarding type 2 diabetes on this post. To them I say, get over it! the fact is type 2 is almost always obtained through lifestyle and lack of healthy habits. It's fact's people!Type 1http://www.google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-24571625339932834912014-02-24T08:32:17.593-08:002014-02-24T08:32:17.593-08:00I am so inspired by you and love that you are putt...I am so inspired by you and love that you are putting this all out there! I was diagnosed with type 1 at age 10 and can relate to everything you write about it!<br /><br />I was actually once asked if T1D was contagious - could someone "catch" it from me?<br /><br />please keep writing more of the highs and lows posts - love them! juliannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8505544608932186547.post-22265631586541846942014-02-24T07:27:42.308-08:002014-02-24T07:27:42.308-08:00I am not diabetic but I always love reading thee p...I am not diabetic but I always love reading thee posts! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com