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Type 1, for sure.
But I'm on the fence with type 2, since it's a completely preventable, and reversible lifestyle illness that only requires patient education and accountability.
Someone refusing to look after their own health shouldn't be a burden on the healthcare system or taxpayers, IMO.
Instead of covering the meds, invest in patient education, instead, like we've done for smokers.
It would be a win for everyone if someone can get off expensive medication that they only need because of poor lifestyle choices.
I'm going to wind up with Type 2 because of genetics. Something is amiss with the way my family handles cholesterol and fat. We are prone to dementia and strokes as well. You want me to suffer and die because of that? You think my family is an isolated case? You're yapping away about things you don't understand, champ. Your opinions are ignorant and shameful.
Lifestyle change will still be more effective at controlling it than insulin.
So, in that case, would you rather get free insulin, or better support to help make and sustain a healthy lifestyle?
Lifestyle changes? I'm a rower.
Great. You've already been working to mitigate the risk.
You did say that you don't currently have Type 2 diabetes, right?
I'm pre-diabetic. Sometimes people just get sick. I hope you never have to swallow your pride.
Again, I will repeat what every major health and diabetes org has to say on the matter: lifestyle will have the most impact on the course of this disease.
In fact, we know this to be true because of studies we have on twins... same genetics, different environments, one might develop the disease while the other does not.
My point is, it would be better for patients to get more support to better their environment and lifestyle, than simply providing insulin.
I say this as someone who's lived with a chronic illness (autoimmune) for over a decade, so I'm not trying to sound holier than thou. It sucks to be sick, but I'd rather get support for things known to better my condition than things that don't.