Hi all
Sorry to respond to such an old discussion. I was diagnosed with T1 about six weeks ago.
Interestingly I remembered this story from 2013. I totally get that we all respond very differently to these kinds of stories and understand some people's anger etc. However, I just want to say that I found it a huge comfort. Bizarrely as it sounds, one of the first things I said to my nurse was 'ah that's okay - I think the Home Secretary has type 1 diabetes.' (I'm a geek, I know
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I'm not saying that she doesn't have some advantages but I think she equally has disadvantages. I can't imagine you can easily prick your finger at the dispatch box the way I can at my desk at work
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The reason I found it a comfort is that (whatever you think about the WAY she is doing her job - and I suspect that political views on this forum are as varied as they would be in society in general) it is a VERY demanding job. As far as I know, most of her critics disagree with her on decision and policies but I've never heard her criticised for a lack of hard work and energy. I was instantly comforted that this high profile example meant that my new condition didn't have to limit my horizons necessarily.
I do realise however that this is not universally true for everyone. People like Theresa May (and me) are lucky that despite the T1 we are so far otherwise healthy. Her story certainly shouldn't be used as a stick to beat others with.
Thanks
Gareth x