Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
What's in a name?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Mustaffa" data-source="post: 2345556" data-attributes="member: 530965"><p>Does anyone else struggle with the terms Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes?</p><p>I am a Biomedical Scientist and have worked in the NHS for 40 years as a microbiologist.</p><p>Last July a month before my 60th birthdaday I was diagnosed Type 1 diabetic (1.5 LADA).</p><p>Like most healthcare professionals I immediatly thought they meant Type 2 because of my age.</p><p>Since then I have been on a steep learning curve which is easy for me because I know where to look and get information. However I'm sure it must be very scary for people who are not in my position.</p><p>One thing I have found is the term 'diabetes' is well known (sugar in the blood) but not what Type 1 and Type 2 mean. As terms they are not very meaninful and I find I am contantly explaining the difference even to some of my collegues.</p><p>Does anyone have a better way of describing these different diseases?</p><p>How about 'aDiabetes' for autoimmune Type 1 diabetes and 'mDiabetes' for metabolic Type 2 diabetes?</p><p>After all we don't say you have the disease 'sneezing' but you have a cold, flu or an allergy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mustaffa, post: 2345556, member: 530965"] Does anyone else struggle with the terms Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? I am a Biomedical Scientist and have worked in the NHS for 40 years as a microbiologist. Last July a month before my 60th birthdaday I was diagnosed Type 1 diabetic (1.5 LADA). Like most healthcare professionals I immediatly thought they meant Type 2 because of my age. Since then I have been on a steep learning curve which is easy for me because I know where to look and get information. However I'm sure it must be very scary for people who are not in my position. One thing I have found is the term 'diabetes' is well known (sugar in the blood) but not what Type 1 and Type 2 mean. As terms they are not very meaninful and I find I am contantly explaining the difference even to some of my collegues. Does anyone have a better way of describing these different diseases? How about 'aDiabetes' for autoimmune Type 1 diabetes and 'mDiabetes' for metabolic Type 2 diabetes? After all we don't say you have the disease 'sneezing' but you have a cold, flu or an allergy. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
What's in a name?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…