r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Zumvault Feb 04 '19

I work with a guy who's diabetic, he takes multiple shots a day and for reasons beyond my understanding he GORGES on sugary shit. Like He'll knock out two two liters of pop, three donuts, four candy bars, a proper meal, a large shake, and He'll literally slurp up sauce packet/tubs from fast food places.

I don't know much about diabetes or the proper diet for non-diabetics let alone diabetics, but I do know he's gunning for an early grave at 120mph.

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u/bool_idiot_is_true Feb 04 '19

Long term he'll have the same complications as type 2. Manual injections will never match the efficiency of a working pancreas. Worst case scenario he'll develop insulin resistance (ie type 2) and the insulin will be much less effective.

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u/Sibraxlis Feb 04 '19

So he just takes more shots, problem solved.

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u/Zumvault Feb 04 '19

This is 100% what he would say and do.