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Am I the only type-1 who gets frustrated about the ignorance and mis-reporting of diabetes?? I have been type-1 for 19 years and have noticed, that despite Diabetes UK(previously the BDA) "awareness week" over the years, it seems to me there is more ignorance surrounding diabetes than ever before. The recent DiabetesUK campaign, suggesting if your waist size is above a certain measurement,it could indicate diabetes is a prime example. I feel the failure to make the distinction between type-1 and type-2 leads not only the general public to be confused, but also GPs.
They are two completely different conditions with different causes and treatments, even if the long term health implications are the same. I feel very strongly that if these conditions were given a different name, there would be far less confusion. It's not rocket science, and do I hate that cliche!
I'm racking my brain to think of new names for both conditions. Anyone got any suggestions??
Does anyone else have the same view?
Jus
They are two completely different conditions with different causes and treatments, even if the long term health implications are the same. I feel very strongly that if these conditions were given a different name, there would be far less confusion. It's not rocket science, and do I hate that cliche!
I'm racking my brain to think of new names for both conditions. Anyone got any suggestions??
Does anyone else have the same view?
Jus