Ok, I was thinking why I have some bad (lack of a better word) feeling toward type 2's. I think for me it's the fact that I almost died, because of that, live is so much more precious. Not to stereotype ( this is for meme LOL), but the type 2's I know fall into the I didn't and don't take care of themselves. I guess the feeling is imho the type 2's I know don't know how much of a 2nd. chance they have and are wasting it. I mean most of us have tasted DKA, I know type 2 can also DKA it just seems more common among type 1. And I am mad for all the misconceptions about type 1, thanks to the media. After all we type 1's are bad ones. LOL
Well put, Keith. :) I think that T2s would benefit from talking to a T1 about such things. My mother-in-law stays on top of hers. She had a heart transplant back in September so she knows how precious her second chance is. Her heart problems is what caused her T2 to start with.
Just thought of a new name for type 1. How about the Bad Ass One or I still like Club 1. Yes, I have diabetes the Bad Ass One. Maybe not for kids, How about??
Young man do you have diabetes?? Yes, I am Club 1, see works great. LOL
Maybe we should call it "Insulin Deprived." It's not cute or anything, but it certainly gets the point across!
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Maybe we should call it "Insulin Deprived." It's not cute or anything, but it certainly gets the point across!
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Hey were not depraved. LOL Oh, deprived, sorry couldn't stop myself. I also like Insulin Challenged. sounds better than Deprived. Just kidding. Can you hear it. I am Insulin Challenged # 1
haha the only thing about telling peopleim insulin deprived...it just doesnt sound as bad ass as bad ass 1...hahaha plus if you tell them your insulin deprived they will keep askin what does that mean but if you tell them the badd ass one or club 1they will be like...ok sure....haha
Keith !! We need to take a little walk over to Tudibetes where you have a page I have noticed :) and share with your type2 friends what you are up to on Juvenation.....And to use one of your own favorite words..Fat...It ain't over till the Fat Lady SINGS and I know for a fact-She has No intentions to sing :)
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Keith !! We need to take a little walk over to Tudibetes where you have a page I have noticed :) and share with your type2 friends what you are up to on Juvenation.....And to use one of your own favorite words..Fat...It ain't over till the Fat Lady SINGS and I know for a fact-She has No intentions to sing :)
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I have, it's just that here I feel more free/comfortable To speak what's on my mind. And as far as fat, Yes I am, working on it. Need to lose 30-40 lbs. I don't call anyone anything I wouldn't call myself!!!!!!! I am a fat lazy couch potato and for my lifestyle I should be type 2 darn it, some how the info got screwed up and I got type 1. LOL The words I use are just MY thoughts AND MY thoughts only, just the way I think them. I could be politically correct except this website is for people to speak what's on THEIR minds. I am one of the most polite people you'll ever meet and nicest.. These posts are for ME to say what's really on My mind. I thank you for being my friend!!!!!!
Keith,since we are close to the same age-I think I will say this...If I could go back to both our child hood years, I would run home to my mom and say "but Keith started it " haha but those times are gone,darn it !! So,it is on again-type 2 wars...I never dreamed in a million years that I would find such a thing as this....I found Juvenation and love this place as you and others do.But..I saw it as a type1 community -a place where I could learn and share all things Type1--no need to sift through all other info on all other diabetes.Juvenation did all the hard work and all I had to do was read. I never ever dreamed of type1 vs. type2 stuff...and I don't care how many times I see it or read it--I don't understand it and never want to if it means I have to hurt them..I never wanted to mention my husband-his focus is our daughter...I know what he would say 'I can take care of me-stay focused on her....That is what I do and want to continue to do.Juvenation is a place to do all things such as vent-but at whose expense..I am here to learn and heal not hurt and damage,that is how I feel....and yes I can tell you are a very kind person or I never would have sent that friend request :)
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Keith,since we are close to the same age-I think I will say this...If I could go back to both our child hood years, I would run home to my mom and say "but Keith started it " haha but those times are gone,darn it !! So,it is on again-type 2 wars...I never dreamed in a million years that I would find such a thing as this....I found Juvenation and love this place as you and others do.But..I saw it as a type1 community -a place where I could learn and share all things Type1--no need to sift through all other info on all other diabetes.Juvenation did all the hard work and all I had to do was read. I never ever dreamed of type1 vs. type2 stuff...and I don't care how many times I see it or read it--I don't understand it and never want to if it means I have to hurt them..I never wanted to mention my husband-his focus is our daughter...I know what he would say 'I can take care of me-stay focused on her....That is what I do and want to continue to do.Juvenation is a place to do all things such as vent-but at whose expense..I am here to learn and heal not hurt and damage,that is how I feel....and yes I can tell you are a very kind person or I never would have sent that friend request :)
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This is at no one expense. Please remember these are feelings, feelings are neither, good, bad, right or wrong, they are just feelings!!! I don't let MY feelings control my life they are just part of me. No one can change my feelings!! I think this is no different than women sitting around talking about men and men talking about women. All I am doing is expressing MY feelings and thoughts.
I love how you stand up Meme!! I bet you're one heck of a scrapper. LOL
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I love how you stand up Meme!! I bet you're one heck of a scrapper. LOL
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Oh my goodness,you have me laughing so hard,ha :) Juvenation gets the credit or maybe I should not say credit,haha-but they helped me find my backbone again.I was so down when I found this place and after finding friends such as yourself,I started to recover some..I would tell you that my husband would agree with you,ha..I do TRY to be a nice person but...I am hard headed.have a temper and am set in my ways ,oh well-such is life,hahaha :)
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Maybe we should call it "Insulin Deprived." It's not cute or anything, but it certainly gets the point across!
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We should be called by our actual name of IDDM- Insulin Depedent Diabetes Mellitus. Type 2's are NIDDM- Non-Insulin Dependent. It says it all, but only EMS and a few drs use it
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Maybe we should call it "Insulin Deprived." It's not cute or anything, but it certainly gets the point across!
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We should be called by our actual name of IDDM- Insulin Depedent Diabetes Mellitus. Type 2's are NIDDM- Non-Insulin Dependent. It says it all, but only EMS and a few drs use it
[/quote]I never heard it said like that. Wouldn't that still be a bit confusing for some people since some T2s are also insulin dependant?
Seriously, I know we play a lot with the idea of changing the name of T1D, but I don't think it's a good idea. Diabetes is a well known condition because of how many are effected by it, most (90%) being type 2. Now, imagine if the 10% who are T1 were called by another name. Would the name for it ever be popular enough to get the attention it deserves? I think I would rather continue to make it a point that my son's diabetes is different than that which most people are familiar with.
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I love how you stand up Meme!! I bet you're one heck of a scrapper. LOL
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Oh my goodness,you have me laughing so hard,ha :) Juvenation gets the credit or maybe I should not say credit,haha-but they helped me find my backbone again.I was so down when I found this place and after finding friends such as yourself,I started to recover some..I would tell you that my husband would agree with you,ha..I do TRY to be a nice person but...I am hard headed.have a temper and am set in my ways ,oh well-such is life,hahaha :)
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I like to make people laugh.