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Would you take a cure if it became available? Curious?

BecciAllgood

BecciAllgood

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Telford, UK
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Just curious really, I'm not asking for in depth views and I don't in anyway want to offend or upset anyone, but I'm just wondering if they were successful in finding a cure would you want to have it?

I've debated this recently with reports saying they are getting close etc. when I was younger and a teenager I without a doubt would have said yes please! But now I think it's so much a part of me after having it for 20 years this August I don't know what i would do! The freedom would be great but I guess I'd feel like i was losing a big part of me and who I am.. It would strangely be a tough decision I think personally!

Just wondering what your thoughts on it would be?
 
Hi, In a heartbeat, yes. But I do agree with you, it would be quite difficult at first, but I would be over the moon to find a cure that worked for type 1. Not just for me, but for my granddaughter( and everyone else living with this condition) who was diagnosed at 2 1/2 years old, if I could take it away from her, I would.
I just injected for my lunch and thinking about not having to do that ever again and with all the other things that go with it, would be a miracle for sure, I know I would be so :happy: and :joyful: too.

Best wishes RRB :)
 
I think all diabetics regardless of 'Type' would be delighted.
 
I know what you mean. Controlling diabetes is such a big part of life that being cured would be fantastic but also a pretty drastic change to start with. I reckon I'd get used to it though! :D
I feel that they're getting close to curing it, but are they close to preventing it yet? I hope so. I can't think why it's taking them so long. (Yawns). :)
 
Why wouldn't you? Yes it's a huge change for most, but embrace change and make the most of it! I certainly would.
 
I'm not saying I wouldn't! Just saying it would be a big decision to think of! And just so different. I was just interested in people's views.
 
Really don't understand this ... why wouldn't you and why would it be a big decision?! Assuming this "cure" was non-invasive and had no side effects in my opinion you'd be mad not to take it....

Very strange! :-/
 
lizdeluz said:
I know what you mean. Controlling diabetes is such a big part of life that being cured would be fantastic but also a pretty drastic change to start with. I reckon I'd get used to it though! :D
I feel that they're getting close to curing it, but are they close to preventing it yet? I hope so. I can't think why it's taking them so long. (Yawns). :)
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Interestingly I've got the opposite impression - that "they're" closer to preventing it with a vaccine (or "nipping it in the bud" when diagnosed early) than they are to curing it.
 
Think I'd be first in line. Although I get what you mean...it'd be like leaving the house without your handbag or phone...makes you feel like you're naked...not walking around with all my kit would feel strange...although I'd get over it pretty quick
 
Natalie1974 said:
Think I'd be first in line. Although I get what you mean...it'd be like leaving the house without your handbag or phone...makes you feel like you're naked...not walking around with all my kit would feel strange...although I'd get over it pretty quick
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Yes, you would have to keep saying and reminding yourself, I am not diabetic any more, so no more testing , no injections, no hypo's or hypers, no diabetes complications, no DSN's, or diabetes specialists,
hooray :)
If you are feeling really tired and dead to the world at night, just turn off the lights and crawl up to bed, no more diabetes to worry about, it's got to be a thumbs up :)
 
BecciAllgood said:
Just curious really, I'm not asking for in depth views and I don't in anyway want to offend or upset anyone, but I'm just wondering if they were successful in finding a cure would you want to have it?

I've debated this recently with reports saying they are getting close etc. when I was younger and a teenager I without a doubt would have said yes please! But now I think it's so much a part of me after having it for 20 years this August I don't know what i would do! The freedom would be great but I guess I'd feel like i was losing a big part of me and who I am.. It would strangely be a tough decision I think personally!

Just wondering what your thoughts on it would be?
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Diagnosed in 1964 aged 13. 51 years on. I wouldn't need asking twice!
 
@BecciAllgood I know what you mean - diabetes is a large part of our lives, I'd have to think about it for....ohhh a good nano second or 2 and then fight my way to the head of the queue!
 
Honestly, I'm not really sure. It would be quite a big decision. As people have said, it's kind of part of who I am now.
So I guess that, until it comes with no consequences/side effects and isn't limited (there are others who need it more than I do), I wouldn't necessarily be rushing to the front of the queue...
 
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