Tell everyone. Be supper proud, there is to much stigma that if you have type 2 you must be obese and lazy. Diabetes runs in my family, my bro is type 1, I got type 2. Say it loud and say it proud. If people can't accept or understand, that is not your fault.Well, 'disclosure' may not be such a big deal for a type 2 diabetic as it is for people with some other illnesses, but the question still arises: who do you tell? Who do you not tell? How do you tell people?
I've told my wife, of course, but not my mum or my siblings. I've told a couple of trusted colleagues who wanted to know the secret of my weight loss. I suspect some others may guess or suspect based on my new eating habits, especially if they are diabetic themselves (''if you've got it, you spot it"). But I can hardly think of a case where anybody I know socially or at work has told me that they are Type 2. I hesitate to tell my mother or certain siblings because they are rather puritanical about eating and drinking, and probably regard type 2 diabetes as a well-deserved punishment for being overweight. I eat keto, so I think they think I've gone on a fad diet for weight loss. I may tell them when I've lost another stone or so and have non-diabetic bloods.
I wondered what experiences others have had?
I'd have a much more interesting story to tell if that's how I ended up with mine!Would that be sexually transmitted diabetes
Well, 'disclosure' may not be such a big deal for a type 2 diabetic as it is for people with some other illnesses, but the question still arises: who do you tell? Who do you not tell? How do you tell people?
I have told family and a few close friends. But, I have found that there is a bit of discrimination out there about people who have diabetes. This is important when I go on a job interview. I take my Medic Alert bracelet off and make sure that my ID tags, around my neck, are not shown. While they cannot discriminate, I don't want to give them the question of whether this person will be an added cost to the company. This is the mindset of many in the US. I am lucky in that I teach at a college and do let certain people know. But, I am very careful to not disclose any information at all. Even when they ask on the "disability" form when job applications are filled out, I always give "I do not wish to answer." I cannot say "no" And If I say "yes" are they going to take that into consideration?
Well, 'disclosure' may not be such a big deal for a type 2 diabetic as it is for people with some other illnesses, but the question still arises: who do you tell? Who do you not tell? How do you tell people?
I've told my wife, of course, but not my mum or my siblings. I've told a couple of trusted colleagues who wanted to know the secret of my weight loss. I suspect some others may guess or suspect based on my new eating habits, especially if they are diabetic themselves (''if you've got it, you spot it"). But I can hardly think of a case where anybody I know socially or at work has told me that they are Type 2. I hesitate to tell my mother or certain siblings because they are rather puritanical about eating and drinking, and probably regard type 2 diabetes as a well-deserved punishment for being overweight. I eat keto, so I think they think I've gone on a fad diet for weight loss. I may tell them when I've lost another stone or so and have non-diabetic bloods.
I wondered what experiences others have had?
Well firstly an apology. I am going to sound bitter and twisted and I probably am. I regret telling anyone - because you can never 'untell' someone. I bitterly regret telling anyone.
Initially I told my wife and swore her to secrecy. I never told my mother and am grateful she went to the grave without that worry on her. I never told another sole. Then four years ago I had a blow up and ended up in hospital with sepsis. I then told a few people. Close friends, my children, but still not my brothers. One or two work colleagues too, esp as I was taking insulin.
I was amused by the puritanical comment. My wife thinks I should be ashamed to tell anyone and believes it's all my own fault. It may well be my fault but would you say that to a smoker with lung cancer ? As for the rest, all I experience is ignorance. "Are you allowed to eat that?" "Was it because you ate too much sugar?" "Do you have to have special shoes ?" "Are you allowed to drive?" The list goes on....such pitiful ignorance that I regret telling them.
I never told anyone about my ingrown toenail, the cyst on my back, tennis elbow, or any other illness, ailment or condition. Wish I'd related diabetes the same way.
Well, 'disclosure' may not be such a big deal for a type 2 diabetic as it is for people with some other illnesses, but the question still arises: who do you tell? Who do you not tell? How do you tell people?
I've told my wife, of course, but not my mum or my siblings. I've told a couple of trusted colleagues who wanted to know the secret of my weight loss. I suspect some others may guess or suspect based on my new eating habits, especially if they are diabetic themselves (''if you've got it, you spot it"). But I can hardly think of a case where anybody I know socially or at work has told me that they are Type 2. I hesitate to tell my mother or certain siblings because they are rather puritanical about eating and drinking, and probably regard type 2 diabetes as a well-deserved punishment for being overweight. I eat keto, so I think they think I've gone on a fad diet for weight loss. I may tell them when I've lost another stone or so and have non-diabetic bloods.
I wondered what experiences others have had?
Well, 'disclosure' may not be such a big deal for a type 2 diabetic as it is for people with some other illnesses, but the question still arises: who do you tell? Who do you not tell? How do you tell people?
I've told my wife, of course, but not my mum or my siblings. I've told a couple of trusted colleagues who wanted to know the secret of my weight loss. I suspect some others may guess or suspect based on my new eating habits, especially if they are diabetic themselves (''if you've got it, you spot it"). But I can hardly think of a case where anybody I know socially or at work has told me that they are Type 2. I hesitate to tell my mother or certain siblings because they are rather puritanical about eating and drinking, and probably regard type 2 diabetes as a well-deserved punishment for being overweight. I eat keto, so I think they think I've gone on a fad diet for weight loss. I may tell them when I've lost another stone or so and have non-diabetic bloods.
I wondered what experiences others have had?
Well, 'disclosure' may not be such a big deal for a type 2 diabetic as it is for people with some other illnesses, but the question still arises: who do you tell? Who do you not tell? How do you tell people?
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I hesitate to tell my mother or certain siblings because they are rather puritanical about eating and drinking, and probably regard type 2 diabetes as a well-deserved punishment for being overweight. I eat keto, so I think they think I've gone on a fad diet for weight loss. I may tell them when I've lost another stone or so and have non-diabetic bloods.
I wondered what experiences others have had?
I have been told I don't look diabetic because I am not fat... geeze people stop stereotyping, for one not all diabetics are overweight and we don't have to look unhealthy. a lot depends on attitude, not looks... I agree on spreading awareness!I'm a Diabetic! What's your super power?
"But you don't look Diabetic!" Hmm .. what does it look like?
Spreading awareness of the growing population of Diabetics and hoping that more will have themselves checked for pre-Diabetes or possibly Type 2. Many do not know that they are pre-Diabetic and would be nice to know if you could help them take control now and keep Type 2 at bay.
I tell people but they seem to forget. Probably mention it more now since I've retired........Well, 'disclosure' may not be such a big deal for a type 2 diabetic as it is for people with some other illnesses, but the question still arises: who do you tell? Who do you not tell? How do you tell people?
I've told my wife, of course, but not my mum or my siblings. I've told a couple of trusted colleagues who wanted to know the secret of my weight loss. I suspect some others may guess or suspect based on my new eating habits, especially if they are diabetic themselves (''if you've got it, you spot it"). But I can hardly think of a case where anybody I know socially or at work has told me that they are Type 2. I hesitate to tell my mother or certain siblings because they are rather puritanical about eating and drinking, and probably regard type 2 diabetes as a well-deserved punishment for being overweight. I eat keto, so I think they think I've gone on a fad diet for weight loss. I may tell them when I've lost another stone or so and have non-diabetic bloods.
I wondered what experiences others have had?
@Gary_Gower I think the same as you. I wish I had of said nothing for in my case they couldn't have cared less. lol.Well firstly an apology. I am going to sound bitter and twisted and I probably am. I regret telling anyone - because you can never 'untell' someone. I bitterly regret telling anyone.
Initially I told my wife and swore her to secrecy. I never told my mother and am grateful she went to the grave without that worry on her. I never told another sole. Then four years ago I had a blow up and ended up in hospital with sepsis. I then told a few people. Close friends, my children, but still not my brothers. One or two work colleagues too, esp as I was taking insulin.
I was amused by the puritanical comment. My wife thinks I should be ashamed to tell anyone and believes it's all my own fault. It may well be my fault but would you say that to a smoker with lung cancer ? As for the rest, all I experience is ignorance. "Are you allowed to eat that?" "Was it because you ate too much sugar?" "Do you have to have special shoes ?" "Are you allowed to drive?" The list goes on....such pitiful ignorance that I regret telling them.
I never told anyone about my ingrown toenail, the cyst on my back, tennis elbow, or any other illness, ailment or condition. Wish I'd related diabetes the same way.
@Brunneria My husband is the same but he really is the only one and like you I can't be bothered listening to others complaints but I do simply because that what I do.I only tell people about health issues if it is relevant to the situation. Back pain that means I can't stand for long, or gut problems that mean I may need the loo more frequently, or whatever. The same applies to my blood glucose. It is need to know.
Of course I witter about it endlessly on this forum (captive audience who can skip my posts if they are too boring), and it is a major part of my life since it dictates every mouthful I eat and drink. But I never bother telling a waiter or aquaintance. In fact I am MUCH more vocal about the gluten free thing, since that is harder to monitor and if I get it wrong I have 2 weeks of 'consequences'.
One pet hate I have is when people around me are unable to shut up about their own health. The food allergies. The symptoms of their menopause, headache, itchy mozzie bites, blood pressure, the hangnail, and yes, their chronic health conditions too... I'm not interested in their self obsessions. I have enough of my own. And I am not going to tell them about mine because the day is too short and I actually fancy a non-self-obsessed bit of communication please.
My family is small, and they all know - but it took 4 years for me to tell all 3 of them. In fact I think I only told them when my father got his T2 membership.
None of my 11 in laws know. Can't be bothered to explain. They read the Daily Mail, so no point.
My boss knows I am T2 and do 'a wacky food allergy/low carb thing'. She is T2 and eats Weight Watchers Ready Meals, so we don't have much in common.
My husband is a star, a hero and utterly supportive. I don't deserve him, and he knows everything.
I told my sister but told her not to tell our mother. She said she wouldn't but she did and I regret I told my sister. i told friends and a few people at work I'm close to. Haven't told bosses at work as I don't think I need any special treatment. I'm fairly confident I don't have any serious hypos at work. I hope it will stay that way.
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