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Well I consider them two completely separate conditions so they should have separate info packs. Unless this is primarily a t2 forum...
So perhaps you could devise one?
In many cases a T2 diagnosis is too. That's not to say I downplay T1 because of course I don't - I have close family members with T1 since childhood and I have seen what they go through. But *some* T2s also have a hard time, because of factors beyond diabetes.A T1 diagnosis is a massive deal.
In many cases a T2 diagnosis is too. That's not to say I downplay T1 because of course I don't - I have close family members with T1 since childhood and I have seen what they go through. But *some* T2s also have a hard time, because of factors beyond diabetes.
I agree the info pack could do with a short para saying something like "this info is designed more for T2," with a link to info about T1 and the other types.
I agree with what you're saying but the longer the info is, the less likely people are to read it.
I think a big difference is that many type2's get their diagnosis and a handful of tablets and that's it. Type1's get insulin, so usually a bit more information, so they tend to have more specific questions when they post for the first time.Yes well I’m talking once diagnosis has been given.
Diagnoses can change, especially early on.Yes well I’m talking once diagnosis has been given.
Diagnoses can change, especially early on.
Diagnoses can change, especially early on.
Of course they are completely separate conditions and this is not a primarily T2 forum except in numbers. Everyone here works hard to make people feel included regardless of type. There are many other types beyond 1 and 2, also. Once you start having separate info packs you run the risk of choosing the wrong one for the person because sometimes they and their doctor don't know yet which type they have and if they do, it can change. Sometimes no info is better than wrong info?Well I consider them two completely separate conditions so they should have separate info packs. Unless this is primarily a t2 forum...
Perhaps we could do one for confirmed T1, keep @daisy1’s for T2 and come up with a general one for not-sure-yet and vague diagnoses? I’d be happy to be the designated T1 person, as being self employed I’m online a fair bit.
A T1 diagnosis is enough of a trauma. I think throwing “low carb” at somebody on day one is irresponsible. There should be advice for “early care” (getting to grips with the whole bloody thing) and then advice for “further down the line” and the possibility of lowering carbs etc. It could be too much for a newly diagnosed T1. And nothing is mentioned about emotional care, psychological stuff.
the time spent discussing this could be better spent writing a new info packIf diagnoses change then perhaps there should be no welcome info pack until we have a written letter from an endo.
the time spent discussing this could be better spent writing a new info pack
That's great. I'll spend time on this again once I've seen some material to review.I’m multitasking.