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<blockquote data-quote="Jenny15" data-source="post: 1806483" data-attributes="member: 196992"><p>I agree with this. IMO there are about 10 different subgroups here. The two largest are T2s using diet only or diet and 1st/2nd line meds only, and T1s who are at least reasonably established in their management of the disorder. The other groups are all small. </p><p></p><p>In no particular order: </p><p></p><p>LADA, MODY, 1.5, T3, RH are known groups. </p><p></p><p>T2s on insulin are a bit overlooked, but I am getting more comfortable with that and doing what I can to help. (There are two types within the group - those who ended up in insulin according to the status quo medical guidelines, and those who read widely and are carefully using it for a specific reason, knowing the pitfalls of being in the other group). </p><p></p><p>T2s on 3rd line medications and more, such as Byetta, Victoza, mixed insulins where basal/bolus may be better etc</p><p></p><p>Diabetes with multiple serious comorbidities is another group and can include T2, T1 or any type. </p><p></p><p>"Type unknown as yet" is a tough group to be in. </p><p></p><p>Given the great diversity of the groups, I find that the best approach for me is: </p><p></p><p>>Always keep in mind the specific forum rules about crossposting, and check which subforum a thread is in before replying. </p><p></p><p>>State which type I am and that I try not to crosspost but "issue X appears to affect us all so here is my experience." </p><p></p><p>>Always be ready to back away if people say they are finding my posts problematic. </p><p></p><p>>Keep trying to reach out to those who feel they don't fit anywhere. </p><p></p><p>>Keep positive and remember most of us are here to seek help and help others in good faith. </p><p></p><p>>Report posts that appear truly beyond the pale and let mods deal with them. </p><p></p><p>I would support a thread for people who feel they don't yet fit anywhere. Happy to start it if asked to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jenny15, post: 1806483, member: 196992"] I agree with this. IMO there are about 10 different subgroups here. The two largest are T2s using diet only or diet and 1st/2nd line meds only, and T1s who are at least reasonably established in their management of the disorder. The other groups are all small. In no particular order: LADA, MODY, 1.5, T3, RH are known groups. T2s on insulin are a bit overlooked, but I am getting more comfortable with that and doing what I can to help. (There are two types within the group - those who ended up in insulin according to the status quo medical guidelines, and those who read widely and are carefully using it for a specific reason, knowing the pitfalls of being in the other group). T2s on 3rd line medications and more, such as Byetta, Victoza, mixed insulins where basal/bolus may be better etc Diabetes with multiple serious comorbidities is another group and can include T2, T1 or any type. "Type unknown as yet" is a tough group to be in. Given the great diversity of the groups, I find that the best approach for me is: >Always keep in mind the specific forum rules about crossposting, and check which subforum a thread is in before replying. >State which type I am and that I try not to crosspost but "issue X appears to affect us all so here is my experience." >Always be ready to back away if people say they are finding my posts problematic. >Keep trying to reach out to those who feel they don't fit anywhere. >Keep positive and remember most of us are here to seek help and help others in good faith. >Report posts that appear truly beyond the pale and let mods deal with them. I would support a thread for people who feel they don't yet fit anywhere. Happy to start it if asked to. [/QUOTE]
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