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<blockquote data-quote="zand" data-source="post: 2376935" data-attributes="member: 85197"><p>I would think the person was a bit odd if I was introduced that way (unless it was in a medical setting).</p><p> </p><p>Being a T2, the label diabetic doesn't bother me as it is accurate. I have been called other things, like fat and lazy for instance because people don't understand that T2 can cause obesity. It's this stigma around T2 that causes me upset. If someone said 'zand is diabetic and I think you can see why' that would be inaccurate and judgemental and just plain nasty. </p><p></p><p>I guess like others have said it all depends on how it is said, and yes you are right a longer list of labels would be more upsetting.</p><p></p><p>There are other terms that some people find upsetting which you yourself may use. There are other sensitive areas besides diabetes. Not sure if [USER=372207]@Antje77[/USER] would like to respond to your post #35 ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zand, post: 2376935, member: 85197"] I would think the person was a bit odd if I was introduced that way (unless it was in a medical setting). Being a T2, the label diabetic doesn't bother me as it is accurate. I have been called other things, like fat and lazy for instance because people don't understand that T2 can cause obesity. It's this stigma around T2 that causes me upset. If someone said 'zand is diabetic and I think you can see why' that would be inaccurate and judgemental and just plain nasty. I guess like others have said it all depends on how it is said, and yes you are right a longer list of labels would be more upsetting. There are other terms that some people find upsetting which you yourself may use. There are other sensitive areas besides diabetes. Not sure if [USER=372207]@Antje77[/USER] would like to respond to your post #35 ? [/QUOTE]
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