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Yesterday I tweeted about remarks I made to a group of doctors regarding opioids and stigma, and I unfortunately and regrettably upset some in the diabetes community. I apologize.
Because my remarks were to a medical crowd, I assumed people would understand my example referred to hyperglycemia specifically caused or exacerbated by diet. However many people develop diabetes and/or exacerbations unrelated to diet.
Thanks to all who pointed out how my tweet could have been misinterpreted and actually contributed to stigma. I don’t want anyone with any disease to feel stigmatized- and my remarks illustrate why we must always be cognizant of what we say and how we say it.
Many different diseases can be caused or exacerbated by behavior and environment. But we should NEVER prejudge anyone’s worthiness to receive medical treatment - whether type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or someone with opioid use disorder.
Appreciate your apology. Would love to see you use your platform to raise awareness about people living with diabetes and the challenges we face every single day.
Quinn- I would love to and plan to do that. It was never my intent to upset anyone and I hope we all can use this as an opportunity to talk about stigma, and to help empower everyone with a chronic disease- especially those who struggle with type 1 diabetes.
When will you use your platform to make sure there is #Insulin4all in need?
Very good question! Every time I have to fill my insulin script.... family goes without something that week
And those in the addiction community! I understand that crises and am hurt that any question relating to saving a life- CPR- of someone overdosed, due to any drug or opioid epidemic would be asked or questioned. ALL lives are worth saving, addiction is a disease and a reality.
But his lies have also created stigma in the chronic pain community. We are now labeled as addicts and cut off all pain meds. This hysteria is killing us and he doesn't care. Suicide rates from people in chronic pain who can no longer get medications is skyrocketing.
Apologies are great, and I do appreciate yours. However, the T1D community will appreciate CHANGE even more than an apology. Insulin was patented for a mere $3 in the 1920s. Diabetics pays hundreds of dollars EVERY month for their life-saving medication. #insulin4all
That’s not to mention all of the supplies needed to test blood sugar levels, syringes, pen needles, insulin pump infusion sets, insulin reservoirs, continuous glucose monitor supplies, all depending on the type of treatment a T1D has chosen. #insulin4all
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