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Discrimination

Erin

Erin

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Type 2
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Has anyone experienced discrimination against diabetes due to ignorance and disappointment?
 
One way or another we all must have been at some point, badly treated with regard to our Diabetes.
Discrimination in the workplace etc; may warrant some kind of action.
If you have experienced some kind of discrimination, let us know and we will give you some help and advice.
 
Only discrimination I had was as a school child. The school deemed I was not allowed to go on school trips. Just in case something happened. This was back in the 60's and 70's though. People are more enlightened now though.
 
Can't say that I have experienced anything. School, university or work wise. Generally all have been excellent and allowed me to get in with it, including various hospital appointments, etc. As long as I have worked with them, they have worked with me. I don't expect any privileges though...
 
No not at all, but I have only been type 2 for 3 years.
 
izzzi said:
One way or another we all must have been at some point, badly treated with regard to our Diabetes.
Discrimination in the workplace etc; may warrant some kind of action.
If you have experienced some kind of discrimination, let us know and we will give you some help and advice.
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Thank you izzzi and everyone who has replied. I noticed that "discrimination" is discussed on the forum elsewhere.
I think that in social circles ostracization might be a natural response to a situation one would not have to accept.
Best thing to do might be to act natural and maybe not even reveal an illness.
 
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