Re: Correct me if I'm wrong


On 28-Feb-2006, David <David@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

The smartest thing a new diabetic can do is discuss every question with
their medical team (endo, internist, CDE, dietitian (I'm dubious about
their advice though), and pick up a few books on diabetes. Using a NG
to learn about DM is subject to peril.

You do make some valid points, Dave. People should do their own homework,
and yes, some come to this group with a better level of information than
others. Yet, for the most part, I do sincerely believe most folks really
want to be of assistance to others who are suffering from diabetes.
Moreover, it should be frequently stated that every case is different, as
Loretta, Julie, and others so frequently mentions in their posts, and we all
have our own peculiar metabolic quirks, ranging from allergies and
intolerances, to our own levels of insulin resistance that are determined by
a whole host of factors.... Then, there are you T1's out there, who have
fundamentally different underlying issues from T2's, although some
considerations between the two types are similar......

All I can suggest is that we try to be patient and understanding with each
other and encourage everyone to do their own basic learning, using this
group as one of many potential resources. In the meantime, just knowing that
there are others out there who care can be a big boost for some.....

Hope you are well, today, Dave.... :-)

Will, T2
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