University Project Help

[DwaynePype]

Hi there,

I am a second year clinical science student and we are currently studying diabetes and metabolism. Part of the project is to change the common (mis)perception of diabetes.

The reason I am posting is because I would appreciate if people would let me know what everyday myths they have had to face in living with diabetes. For instance, a common one, is that many people think that diabetes per se (not just some cases of type 2) are caused by sugar.

Thank you,
James

 

[tim2000s]

You might want to find the stupid thing s you've heard people say about diabetes topic. I'm afraid I don't have a link, but there's some classics on there.

 

[catherinecherub]

This should help.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1s-what-stupid-things-have-people-said-to-you.57274/

 

[DwaynePype]

Thank you guys!

Are there different things that are said to type 2's?

Oh some of those are right clankers, lord!

 

[jrussell88]

Maybe you should survey non-diabetics to check their misperceptions before you try to change them...

 

[donnellysdogs]

Very good point jrussell88...and it could be an opportunity to correct a few comments and reasonings!!