Rather like something like 50% of the t1 population...Is anybody else getting fed up with the way the soap emmerdale is trivialising diabetes with that Kerry character?? Stuffs her face with sweets, cake, chocolate, booze, etc.. but no mention of blood tests, injections, carbs, complications!! Itv need to get a grip of the want to make this programme any way relevant... oh well, rant over!
Not to worry, you're not the first and you won't be the last.@TorqPenderloin I cringed at your post and its patronising tone.
Is anybody else getting fed up with the way the soap emmerdale is trivialising diabetes with that Kerry character?? Stuffs her face with sweets, cake, chocolate, booze, etc.. but no mention of blood tests, injections, carbs, complications!! Itv need to get a grip of the want to make this programme any way relevant... oh well, rant over!
Is anybody else getting fed up with the way the soap emmerdale is trivialising diabetes with that Kerry character?? Stuffs her face with sweets, cake, chocolate, booze, etc.. but no mention of blood tests, injections, carbs, complications!! Itv need to get a grip of the want to make this programme any way relevant... oh well, rant over!
I watched a show the other day about a sponge that lives in a pineapple at the bottom of the sea. Tell me how that makes sense?
There's plenty to get offended about between the internet and what's on tv. Try not to concern yourself about it too much.
Its on every day not just twice a week@TorqPenderloin for a bit of context, Emmerdale is a twice weekly drama that has been shown in the UK for 44 years. I think the OP may be upset by the fact that this programme has an opportunity to reflect the reality of living with diabetes but doesn't.
From wiki: "Over the years, Emmerdale has highlighted a range of different social issues, including rape, cancer, miscarriage, dementia, homosexuality, arson, murder, HIV, sexual assault, post traumatic stress disorder, brain aneurysm, adultery, domestic violence, financial problems, embezzlement, sexual abuse, alcoholism, drug addiction, anorexia, teenage pregnancy, gambling addiction, bereavement, fraud, suicide, mesothelioma, schizophrenia, manslaughter, becoming a parent in later life, sudden infant death syndrome, self-harming, assisted suicide, epilepsy and premature births."
I suspect that when they covered these other social issues, they took expert advice. It seems it is still ok in UK dramas to misrepresent diabetes or just shoehorn it in to the plot to drive a storyline. I think it is a missed opportunity as such a drama with high viewing figures could have an influence on the public's understanding of the condition.
Thanks for the info. I'm a Hollyoaks girl myself. We have a type 1 copper who never tests.Its on every day not just twice a week
I am with you ! My grandsons love Spongebob ...I really don't get it !I watched a show the other day about a sponge that lives in a pineapple at the bottom of the sea. Tell me how that makes sense?
There's plenty to get offended about between the internet and what's on tv. Try not to concern yourself about it too much.
Torq, how can you possibly be offended by Spongebob Square Pants!I watched a show the other day about a sponge that lives in a pineapple at the bottom of the sea. Tell me how that makes sense?
There's plenty to get offended about between the internet and what's on tv. Try not to concern yourself about it too much.
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