tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post8427023355750134140..comments2023-04-12T08:46:48.640-05:00Comments on The Angry Type 2 Diabetic: She's got Diabetes, now, Y'all!Lizmarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07807048593487676705noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-15585244110316164432014-03-17T09:05:04.623-05:002014-03-17T09:05:04.623-05:00Diabetes has a lot of triggers I believe. It could...Diabetes has a lot of triggers I believe. It could be viral, genetics, or bad habits/lifestyle. Reasons vary and we can do is address it upon recognition. There are fat people with no diabetes (but with hypertension, understandable), and slender individuals with Diabetes. Because one is fat does not mean he/she's lazy. So personally, I could barely settle for "...it is brought on by themselves." This is quite an interesting post I must say. Thank you for that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639266094230783444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-35958161764503283932012-07-17T13:51:48.075-05:002012-07-17T13:51:48.075-05:00Totally appreciated this post. I've been tired...Totally appreciated this post. I've been tired of all the negative comments I've seen related to Paula Deen's diagnosis. I ate stuff like that too before I was diagnosed with diabetes (I'm also Southern and I love bacon and butter as much as the next guy), but I don't get judged because I'm skinny and I have type 1. But I'm skinny and have type 1 because of my DNA not because I'm a more righteous person who took better care of myself than Paula Deen did. (I totally didn't. During college, I thought I was doing really well when I made it to the gym more than once a semester.) And even if she DID bring it on herself, what's the point in making her feel guilty now? You can't go backwards.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15249351848088587008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-28163784166272240332012-01-20T19:25:22.011-06:002012-01-20T19:25:22.011-06:00Very good post, Lizmarie. Thanks for writing this....Very good post, Lizmarie. Thanks for writing this. I also welcome her to our community with open arms, and am eager to see how she advocates and uses this spotlight.Mike Hoskinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551066714605052991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-54840149067117964142012-01-20T10:54:38.595-06:002012-01-20T10:54:38.595-06:00Blaming somebody for their disease is a terrible t...Blaming somebody for their disease is a terrible thing, and is unfortunatealy all too common. It's a coping mechanism of sorts. "Well, if they hadn't done x, they wouldn't have gotten y, and so I will NEVER do x, and be safe. Yes, I'll be safe." It's similar to what I hear all the time as a T1. "Well, bad things only happen to D's who don't take care of themselves. You manage well, so I'm sure you'll be fine." So what if I get complications? It's my fault, and not the diabetes? Blaming the "victim" happens everywhere and it needs to STOP. Crap statements like "If she hadn't been at that bar, she wouldn't have gotten raped." "If she hadn't vaccinated her kids, they wouldn't have autism." I mean hey, I could say "If Paula Deen were 20 and had different genes, she wouldn't have diabetes". Too bad she's a human being who ages and can't alter her DNA.The Wizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18200774436938621900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-70586194586273812382012-01-20T08:44:55.621-06:002012-01-20T08:44:55.621-06:00Amen, amen, and amen. I will never understand why ...Amen, amen, and amen. I will never understand why we as a society kick the type 2s while they are down, but never dream of blaming the victims of heart attack or stroke for eating too many burgers. I am the mother of a three year old type one and worry about the hate and stereotypes he will endure in his lifetime. I am team Paula all the way. I hate the hate she is enduring now. Awesome post.Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078047971225225224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-91677367383028252822012-01-17T14:43:33.862-06:002012-01-17T14:43:33.862-06:00Go for it. :)Go for it. :)Lizmarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807048593487676705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-82070088961202481582012-01-17T13:38:38.585-06:002012-01-17T13:38:38.585-06:00Hi Lizmari -- couldn't find a way to contact y...Hi Lizmari -- couldn't find a way to contact you besides leaving a comment here. Loved this blog entry, and I'd like to include a link to it in the newsletter (WILD Happenings) that we put out for Team WILD: We Inspire Life with Diabetes (with your permission). You can send me a message over FB or go to www.teamwild.org and leave a reply on any page -- I'll get it! <br />-- Karen LipinskyKaren Lipinskynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-31680694705110010402012-01-15T10:46:35.746-06:002012-01-15T10:46:35.746-06:00Thanks for the post. As a T2 Im ashamed to say I t...Thanks for the post. As a T2 Im ashamed to say I thot some of those things until I read your post . Shame on me! I havent gotten over to the "its not all my fault" side of things yet for myself and it really showed in my judgement of Paula. Again thanks for a no bs point of view!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274085359249172041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-57643746140835917792012-01-14T22:56:30.059-06:002012-01-14T22:56:30.059-06:00I couldn't agree with you more, WendyP! :) Tha...I couldn't agree with you more, WendyP! :) Thank you for your comment. I generally devote a lot of time to explaining the many mechanisms and triggers of Type 2, and why we are not at fault... but this time I decided to add to that, and go one step further and ask "so what?" I don't think that "fault" somehow, justifies revoking our right to be humans, and treated with dignity, you know? Thanks for stopping by. ♥Lizmarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807048593487676705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-52244678884321048402012-01-14T22:43:19.457-06:002012-01-14T22:43:19.457-06:00What about all the overweight unhealthy people who...What about all the overweight unhealthy people who AREN"T type 2 diabetics? I just don't agree with the whole argument that they brought it on themselves. If that was so, their would be a whole lot more type 2s out there. Of course there is a lifestyle component but there's genetics too, and people don't get a say in that. There are a lot of holier-than-thous out there and it's a shame. I love Paula Dean, and if she has Type 2, I'm really sorry for her.WendyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472290024781009112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-63877989871595708012012-01-14T20:13:26.257-06:002012-01-14T20:13:26.257-06:00Great post, Liz. You have an amazing way of cuttin...Great post, Liz. You have an amazing way of cutting through the bullshit and laying it out straight, and I appreciate that.Mike Durbinhttp://www.mydiabeticheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-36665691479574631472012-01-14T20:00:31.410-06:002012-01-14T20:00:31.410-06:00Ah-mazing post!! My daughter has T1 and, although ...Ah-mazing post!! My daughter has T1 and, although I don't know nearly as much about T2 as I do about T1, I mainly realized the misconceptions about T2 when my daughter was diagnosed and I began really reading about Diabetes. Also, something that struck me...people are so harsh when a person is diagnosed with Type 2, blaming the person and saying heartless things....when a person is diagnosed with, say, lung cancer, and that person has smoked...you don't hear about comments being posted like, "serves them right, they knew what smoking does to your body....I don't feel badly that they may die a slow, painful death"....just an example, as you said, it is hard to determine that one habit causes one specific diagnosis....but that just made me think....Marianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-35341990775591364332012-01-14T19:59:04.319-06:002012-01-14T19:59:04.319-06:00Oh, we will. Nothin's better than homemade Mex...Oh, we will. Nothin's better than homemade Mexican food!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678205575696701375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-52688897125493396752012-01-14T19:36:06.634-06:002012-01-14T19:36:06.634-06:00As always....you speak right to the heart of the m...As always....you speak right to the heart of the matter. Having grown up in the south....eating that food....hearing and sounding much like Ms. Deen....I cannot express how much this cuts right through the crap out there. I love you Liz....covered in lard. :)<br /><br />*Dumpling* Effing riotous.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17240858876233198625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-19143964083456619202012-01-14T19:28:17.571-06:002012-01-14T19:28:17.571-06:00Thank you! And I hope you enjoy them every little ...Thank you! And I hope you enjoy them every little bite. :DLizmarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807048593487676705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-46100501701441958492012-01-14T19:25:01.379-06:002012-01-14T19:25:01.379-06:00Well I am so flattered, thank you! :) And... I'...Well I am so flattered, thank you! :) And... I've met a lot of Southern people, and find them quite charming. I'm not sure what it is about Deen. lol ;)Lizmarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807048593487676705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-24541135359448549132012-01-14T19:18:43.784-06:002012-01-14T19:18:43.784-06:00Wow! You really lay in on the line honey! I'...Wow! You really lay in on the line honey! I'm sorry you don't like Paula & I'll try not to sound too much like her if we ever meet. ;)<br /><br />Personally, I like her. She reminds me a lot of my mom. And she cooks the food I grew up eating. Yeah, some of it is full of fat, but like you said it's a damn sight better than some of the other crap we are stuffing ourselves with.<br /><br />I saw a few of those comments you mentioned & I was kind of shocked & insulted. I have Type 1, but both my mom & my stepmom have Type 2. Not to mention a LOT of my very favorite people in the world (that includes you Liz). And I'd like to tell all those people out there judging Paula, to eff off.<br /><br />And if she hid her diabetes, maybe it was because she was scared. Or didn't think it was the public's business. Or she knew every arse on the internet was going to stand up & start spewing hate. Or maybe she's just human & is trying to cope with one of the suckiest diseases ever in the best way that she can.<br /><br />If she can make some money off of this craptastic disease then I say more power to her. Goodness knows I'd like to. It damn sure costs me enough money. So go Paula! Work it girl! <br /><br />Thanks for writing this, Liz. :)Princess LadyBughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095851323067138991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-16334975624111062162012-01-14T18:05:06.214-06:002012-01-14T18:05:06.214-06:00I eat with butter all the time! I don't see t...I eat with butter all the time! I don't see the point of putting a piece of food into my mouth, taking out the needle, measuring the insulin, pulling a drop of blood (or more because of these darn calluses), and sticking myself in the thigh in sometimes really sensitive areas causing scar tissue and welts the size of my FACE *sigh* unless I. fucking. LOVE. the. food.<br /><br />What you eat DOES NOT CAUSE DIABETES. I'm type 1 and I am exhausted with the misinformation, myself!<br /><br />And as far as making money off of it, diabetes is a 24/7 disease. Type 1, 2 or 3, it can take over every aspect of your life, reshape your values, turn your whole world upside down. If you're good at it, and you're passionate about helping others manage it, then I hope you make some money off of it! The more money you make off of this disease that TAKES so MUCH out of your life, the more time you can spend focusing on improving your control and maybe mentoring others in a similar position. It is said by so many that diabetes is a full-time job. Well, don't you get paid by your job? I don't know about you, but full-time is described as 40+ hours per week. I definitely fulfill that with the amount of time I spend on my diabetes management.<br /><br />I wish everyone nothing but the best. If Paula has Type 2, I hope she continues her show and doesn't allow the diagnosis to ruin something that she is so passionate about.Katherinehttp://www.katherinemarple.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-41036022400813919252012-01-14T17:07:31.341-06:002012-01-14T17:07:31.341-06:00I'm truly sorry when anyone is diagnosed with ...I'm truly sorry when anyone is diagnosed with diabetes - any type. I really believe that the "stigma" of type 2 prevents many people from seeking help/support/hugs. I'm surprised my TV is still in one piece as I'm frequently wanting to throw something at it when a type 2 ad (or Dr. Oz) is on.<br />We lived in the south. I like Paula. I didn't cook like her before my diagnosis and I still don't, but like you, I'm sure she's going to be attacked. And that will only make it tougher for newly diagnosed type 2s.Colleenhttp://dmeanderings.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701506015859560674.post-32353510401367142992012-01-14T16:42:48.933-06:002012-01-14T16:42:48.933-06:00Amazing post Liz! I don't know if I've eve...Amazing post Liz! I don't know if I've ever seen Paula's show, but if she does have diabetes then she is another opportunity for increased awareness. And btw, am totally cooking with lard tomorrow; making a fresh batch of flour tortillas for a meal of pork carnitas the hubby is making...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678205575696701375noreply@blogger.com