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Thanks for making the distinction. I've had Type I diabetes for over 20 years and occasionally get the "but you're not fat" comment. EDUCATE :o)

• Evbn 14y ago
  They need to change the stupid name already. Hypoinsulinomia and caloroglucitis, or something.
  • thedamon 14y ago
    So totally agree. Especially when I learned of how many young type 1s have eating disorders because they think they must be fat :(
    • anonymouz 14y ago
      That the general population does not distinguish between Type I and Type II Diabetes it an unfortunate fact of life. But that someone who is diagnosed with Type I Diabetes does not inform himself about it and learn about the difference is simply inexcusable stupidity.
  • shanselman 14y ago
    Totally. The fact that Type 1 and Type 2 share a name, and a "type" is insane.