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Message: <blockquote data-quote="baby_angel" data-source="post: 206679" data-attributes="member: 15139">I generally tell people I'm a diabetic, I tend to use the "I have diabetes" line when somebody is being snappy and asking why I'm testing my blood sugar in public and therefore they can see a tiny bit of blood. oh the horror for them -_- (another rant for another day).The only time I would have an issue with somebody calling me a "diabetic" was if they used the term in a patronising manner. Yes, I'm diabetic but I certainly don't need to be treated like a china cup that could smash at any moment. As for employers and people, I tell anybody who needs to know that I'm diabetic simply for safety issues. If I drop on a night out I would like somebody with me to know what to do to help. Personally, I think it's all down to personal choice as to what term we use, just as long as the person at the other end of the table knows enough to help for those moments where we hit a bit of a diabetic bump in the road.</blockquote>

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