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04-17-2008, 01:28 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Dakota
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Originally Posted by Alice  I agree that there is a large group of diabetics that are never "reached" by education...I personally think that more Type 2's are confused by info than Type 1's simply due to the fact that Type 1's are only treated by insulin whereas only a small portion of Type 2's are taking insulin. | 27% of T2's in the US are taking insulin.
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04-17-2008, 01:33 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Feb 2007
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| | | You're right Lloyd...I actually thought it was about 30% taking insulin...but still, it is a smaller group of people. And the point, which I made poorly, is that those taking insulin (Type 2) tend to be getting excellent care and education...but overall, I still think there Type 2's hear a lot of "old wives tales" vs educated, new info. The whole "sugar" issue is the most visible...whereas the "carb" issue is never discussed in relationship to sugar. The old "eat healthy and exercise" just doesn't provide enough info to the majority of diabetics. Or the public that we have to work and interact with daily. |
04-17-2008, 01:35 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Brunswick Canada, eh
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Originally Posted by Alice The old "eat healthy and exercise" just doesn't provide enough info to the majority of diabetics. Or the public that we have to work and interact with daily. | I think every doctor visit I've had since d-day he or she has asked me how my diet was. I've never been able to give a meaningful, informed answer. "Good" |
04-17-2008, 08:38 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mind -Langhorne PA Heart - The Shenandoah Valley
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Originally Posted by mg_2204 I was simply giving my opinion. Now if that is considered bashing well sorry. I shall keep my opinions to myself. | I didn't mean to single you out your response was actually what I was looking for.
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04-17-2008, 08:47 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mind -Langhorne PA Heart - The Shenandoah Valley
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Originally Posted by Alice You're right Lloyd...I actually thought it was about 30% taking insulin...but still, it is a smaller group of people. And the point, which I made poorly, is that those taking insulin (Type 2) tend to be getting excellent care and education...but overall, I still think there Type 2's hear a lot of "old wives tales" vs educated, new info. The whole "sugar" issue is the most visible...whereas the "carb" issue is never discussed in relationship to sugar. The old "eat healthy and exercise" just doesn't provide enough info to the majority of diabetics. Or the public that we have to work and interact with daily. | I am not on Insulin and I am getting excellent care but I had to reach out to the doctor first. Back in 2004 I took a diabetes class I didnt think they went far enough in the training I left the last class not sure where to go from There. I wanted to know if it was getting any better. odes anyone feel they are getting what they expect from the ADA your local diabetes support etc, If not we have come up with ways to change that.
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Byetta 5mcg twice a day
Sugar busters life style
Exercise = cardio and running after twins Ben & Josh
"Oh for Pete's sake" -Ben "Let me think" - Josh
Ok Wildcards watch your six.
You too will be assimilated! You will become one with the Borg. You will all become one with the borg."
To lose this war means more than defeat. To surrender is to never go home. All of us must rise to the call above and beyond". Lt Col TC McQueen |
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