tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017348859244740179.post5306974981757773481..comments2023-05-02T07:03:57.064-07:00Comments on Jenna’s Pet Monkey: The Sadly Misinformed and The Dangerously UneducatedSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10532021403049986044noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017348859244740179.post-75514536896102056802010-02-03T18:33:37.807-08:002010-02-03T18:33:37.807-08:00Steven: Yes, thankfully, my daughter does have a ...Steven: Yes, thankfully, my daughter does have a fantastic endocrinologist. She is knowledgable, kind and most importantly her ego is in check. She told me during our first meeting that I would quickly become the 'expert' on my daughter's diabetes. I like that she recognizes this unique doctor/patient dynamic that seems exclusive to type 1 diabetes.<br />Christopher: I couldn't agree more! They really do need to come up with different names.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10532021403049986044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017348859244740179.post-37340727491949609952010-02-03T17:37:54.183-08:002010-02-03T17:37:54.183-08:00You are absolutely NOT alone!:) I've found re...You are absolutely NOT alone!:) I've found recently that sometimes it is just unfortunate that people even open their mouths at times. My answer to all the "diabetes experts" that are dealing with Type 2 diabetes is, "Oh, my daughter has type 1- same name, different disease." Although that's not ENTIRELY true, I feel like there's a significant amount of truth in that statement. I really wish the names were different as well.Kelly Studleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13654010488756429046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8017348859244740179.post-2823933695489664422010-02-03T06:19:43.087-08:002010-02-03T06:19:43.087-08:00To an extent, I understand your frustration. I wo...To an extent, I understand your frustration. I work in fundraising for a pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and have recently partnered with a physician who is wanting to develop a center for research for Type 1 Diabetes. His goal is to help develop current treatment regiments that will better the lives of those dealing with this today while also working towards finding a cure for it.<br /><br />It has been extremely educational for me and I can see where you would have many frustrating moments with the vast majority who have heard of this issue but know very little about it. <br /><br />I don't know where you are from, but I hope you are around good support networks and great specialist docs who are in your corner. <br /><br />Take care,<br />Steven<br />(steven.wagner@choa.org)Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007964622041058891noreply@blogger.com