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<blockquote data-quote="Japes" data-source="post: 2279568" data-attributes="member: 277410"><p>Ah, the joys of those around you telling you what you should/ shouldn't be eating and repetitive unsolicited advice! I think, regardless of health conditions, that's what some families/random aunties just do...if it wasn't your diabetes, it would be something else, honest. My dad, to this day, will not let me have or buy me a drink with ice in because he thinks it is bad for me. (I'm old enough to be your grandmother, just, so I think I'm OK to make that decision for myself - just not in dad's eyes.) Mind you, he's also T1 and never criticises my management of my condition in his presence, just as he would expect me to let him get on with dealing with his in his own way!</p><p></p><p>Most people won't be ever be getting the difference between the types of diabetes, especially if they are relying on the popular sensationalist media outlets for information! But, some people will always be looking for "something" to blame and it seems easy to say fast food or what you eat. Some mums can be blaming themselves, and some siblings panicking they may be next...</p><p></p><p>So, my tuppence' worth of unsolicited advice is - once you've explained it, don't waste your time re-explaining and learn to smile sweetly and ignore the unsolicited, useless advice. It'll be better for your stress levels and blood sugars (that kind of stress can raise mine without any effort). Easier said than done, I know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Japes, post: 2279568, member: 277410"] Ah, the joys of those around you telling you what you should/ shouldn't be eating and repetitive unsolicited advice! I think, regardless of health conditions, that's what some families/random aunties just do...if it wasn't your diabetes, it would be something else, honest. My dad, to this day, will not let me have or buy me a drink with ice in because he thinks it is bad for me. (I'm old enough to be your grandmother, just, so I think I'm OK to make that decision for myself - just not in dad's eyes.) Mind you, he's also T1 and never criticises my management of my condition in his presence, just as he would expect me to let him get on with dealing with his in his own way! Most people won't be ever be getting the difference between the types of diabetes, especially if they are relying on the popular sensationalist media outlets for information! But, some people will always be looking for "something" to blame and it seems easy to say fast food or what you eat. Some mums can be blaming themselves, and some siblings panicking they may be next... So, my tuppence' worth of unsolicited advice is - once you've explained it, don't waste your time re-explaining and learn to smile sweetly and ignore the unsolicited, useless advice. It'll be better for your stress levels and blood sugars (that kind of stress can raise mine without any effort). Easier said than done, I know. [/QUOTE]
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