[Diabetes-talk] How often do Type II's Test?

[Veronica Elsea]

You're right, Cheryl! And frankly, in some ways I think I have it 
easier being a type I. My guess is that some people think that since 
most type II's just take a pill or two, there would be nothing to do 
to respond to any given number on the meter. But of course, 
information is definitely valuable even if the response isn't 
immediate. The earlier we catch changing patterns, the better off we are.
I think the only time I ever sent an Email that was quite hot under 
the keyboard was at some people who had gone to congress insisting 
that funding for diabetes research only go towards a cure for type 1. 
How could type II's know the anguish of having a disease impact 
children? How could it compare? They brought a bunch of young 
children to congress to help make their case. Everyone cried and it 
was a big deal. This really really bothered me at the time. Any 
person who must adjust how he or she lives each day has a lot to 
figure out, losses to grieve and tough choices to make. Diseases or 
chronic conditions shouldn't be competitions. Each group should be 
taken seriously and treated with compassion and respect.
Each one of us deserves the best. So there! <grin.>
Take care, everyone!

Veronica
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