Sadly their is a view held by even some HCP that if you're t2 you brought it on yourself through poor lifestyle choices. Never heard this said about t1s though. Although the levels of ignorance are quite stunning sometimes! Why is it that only 80% of diabetics are obese (what about the other 20%?) and 80% of obese people are not diabetic? Maybe you did eat too many sweets and I don't know if you're overweight or not. Regardless, as a t1 how can it be your fault?! I was very fat (16stone) and made poor lifestyle choices. Every member of my family on my mothers fathers side was diabetic - t1 and t2. Now I'm getting thinner and I eat better. Pick yourself up, work out a plan and stick with it. Sod the lot of them. Are they doctors? Probably not. Post on here too. People are lovely. Take care and good luck!