Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet View Post
No, we don't take it kindly. But sometimes we have to face the facts. If we don't manage our blood sugar, IT WILL KILL US.

And one can't do a good job of experimentation unless one has some education to direct it. Otherwise it's just flailing blindly.

(no offense taken)
It may kill us....but why make bad news worse by speaking harshly? A gentle word can convey the same message. *shrugs* Sorry, I don't see how this is a good tactic, especially in the typed word. And, in the interest of full disclosure, I was given a "face the facts" lecture in person once by someone who barely knew me, my level of control, or my knowledge on the subject. It was humiliating, depressing, and infuriating.

Education is key, but I don't rely on my healthcare team for it- they're really good, but they're not me. Much of what I've learned about diabetes came from the internet and from talking to others. YMMV.