Diabetes stigma is prevalent; as diagnoses continue to increase, breaking the stigma is more important than ever.
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I categorize my life into two parts: the Before and the After.
That shift happened in 2006 when I was diagnosed withtype 1 diabetesat age 11.
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Ive felt stigma from both relatives and strangers over the last 18 years.
Plus, research has shown that people with diabetescaneat all foods, including sweets, with proper monitoring.
These nutrients slow down digestion, decreasing the risk of blood sugar spikes.
Assumption #4: Are you sure you should be eating that?
Add that to being a dietitian, and its demoralizing to have my food choices questioned.
Thanks for the concern, though.
I dont worry about what other people eat or what they buy at the grocery store.
Its none of my business, and Im not judging you.
This staggering number illustrates the increased need for support among people with this disease.
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