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Originally Posted by fgummett  Listening to discussions like these and attending support group meetings etc... it is interesting to note the dynamic between Type 1s and Type 2s. Sometimes it can almost become an "Us" and "Them" situation. They are two different conditions but as mentioned above, the outcomes can be the same. To my thinking the kind of ignorance displayed by the general public is where we should be showing solidarity and educating them. On occasion one can get the feeling that Type 1 is seen as a "real" disease while Type 2 is self-inflicted because we have let ourselves get fat and lazy... thankfully I don't get that feeling on this forum but it is prevalent especially in the media. |
I love you Frank -- this forum has helped me understand a LOT about what T2s go through. Type 2 is very much a real disease and I for one, have a load more compassion for T2s than before I joined this forum. I used to be one of those who even said T1s were the "real" diabetics. I have learned much better now.
