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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chrispp" data-source="post: 202020" data-attributes="member: 35604">My wife has had Type 1 diabetes for 11 years, she accepted that she had diabetes and has a next to no problems over the years. But she's never considered herself 'A Diabetic' I was diagnosed as having tyoe 2 diabetes last year, being diagnosed with and having a condition I can live with. But I'm still me! I'm not a diabetic <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> If I had a tumour would I be a Cancer? If I had a lower limb fracture would I be a Broken Leg? I think not! Some people seem to wear diabetes as a badge of honour and something to parade and be proud of. Sorry, diabetes is a pain, something to treat, respect and live with. But the attitude that those with diabetes are 'Diabetics' is a very annoying term used by medico's and many who live with diabetes. The medical profession needs to change the way it sees and treats diabetes patients, cut the BS, tell the truth and treat the condition. No little tricks, just straight questions and facts.</blockquote>

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