LittleGreyCat
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
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Diet drinks - the artificial sweeteners taste vile.
Having to forswear foods I have loved all my life.
Trying to find low carb meals when eating out.
Got news for ya hun, going into shock after an accident and the EMTs not knowing that your diabetic could cost you your life because your glucose levels drop to low well you never wake up from it (or end up with a seizure and they think your epileptic and start you on antiepleptic medication (that could actually make things way worse for you).
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Well, I see no reason that a diabetic who is not on medication and has good control should react any differently from a non-diabetic under those circumstances.
To quote
http://www.mendosa.com/blog/?p=1026
"Well managed diabetes is the leading cause of NOTHING"
My BG control is good, my immune system is good, I heal well, I am fit, I am slim.
Perhaps not the typical T2 if you believe the figures, but I don't feel the need to wear something to suggest that I am at special risk because I don't believe that I am.
If in doubt ask your GP or DSN if you are at particular risk when out and about, or involved in an accident.
If they advise that you should wear ID saying that you are diabetic, then go for it.
If they say you are not at risk then don't add any complications for the people who are trying to assist you.
Cheers
LGC