Comments on: Sotomayor’s Diabetes — Our “Teachable Moment”

By: Teachable Moments in Medicine | Celebrity Diagnosis

Teachable Moments in Medicine | Celebrity Diagnosis — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:46:52 +0000

[...] and domestic violence. The nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court was called a teachable moment for Type I diabetics. Most recently the phrase has even been used by President Obama in referring to the Gates-Crowley [...]

By: Sonia Sotomayor at 10,000 Monkeys and a Camera

Sonia Sotomayor at 10,000 Monkeys and a Camera — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:58:00 +0000

[...] Did you know that Sonia Sotomayor will be the first Type 1 Diabetic to sit on the Supreme Court? Paige points us to some clarifying thoughts from Amy with regard to Sotomayor’s diabetes. [...]

By: diabetes

diabetes — Wed, 27 May 2009 23:59:08 +0000

What a “teachable moment” from WSJ… I was reading the article with disbelief and shaking my head… so much of misinformation to the public… when can they learn to convey the right information…

By: T1 in Boston

T1 in Boston — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:08:55 +0000

my comment won’t take, hmmm…

By: LindaB

LindaB — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:21:14 +0000

I’m gonna try this again, my first one is lost out there in cyberspace!!
If they are going to make an issue out of this then they should be questioning everyone on the hill. All those with Hypertension, High cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, T1 and T2, obesity, cancers of any kind, thyroid conditions, hypoglycemia,wears glasses, hearindg aids, prostate issues, Incontinence,and any of the myriad other health conditions that are out there should all be subject to the scrutiny that I am sure this will be given. They all should automatically be disqualified from performing their work because they are not in perfect health. The rest should all be disqualified due to the proponderance of accidents that could befall them in their lifetime such as, car accidents, natural disasters and plain old bad judgement concerning their persons.
The misinformation in this article may be small but, It will turn into a huge issue. Who the heck takes their Insulin like that freakin’ photo shows?? That was awful. Permanent Pump, oh if only that were true! Animal based Insulins, that stopped a while ago.
I am sure Ms. Sotomayor is hooked up with a pump and CGMS, and will automatically know when she is to high or to low and will respond accordingly whether it be a “can of soda” at the desk, or doing a manual bolus. The ignorance that prevails among the general public about this disease is rampant out there. One more “just stop eating sugar and it will get better comment, or what did you do to yourself comment, or my ALL time favorite from a manager at a big discount retailer we all know, “just Fix IT”, we can’t afford this.
She has been a judge for over 15 yrs, has done well, and her diabetes made no difference then. Aren’t there other issues that should be focused on instead of this?? I wonder how many Reps, and senators up there are floating around with T2, or even T1, It would be interesting to find out.
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By: DBunny

DBunny — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:55:21 +0000

Yes! I just posted on my own blog about that Time Magazine article. I’m so sick and tired of all the misinformation out there. And when the weight (type 2 in the minds of the public) issue is brought up… agh! I myself am an overweight TYPE ONE (yes, even we can pack on some pounds) and I’ve found myself having to outright argue with people (even nurses) that I’m not a type 2 and that I need insulin even if I don’t eat, that I’ll always need it pending an actual cure, etc. It’s frustrating. I will certainly keep my eye out for articles and I’ll comment when I can, including praise for properly representing type 1. This really is a wonderful opportunity for us all.

By: otter

otter — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:23:58 +0000

i arrived at this page from a friend’s blog. this is thoughtful and though-provoking reading, thank you for your post.

By: Health Business Blog » Blog Archive » Diabetes and the Supreme Court

Health Business Blog » Blog Archive » Diabetes and the Supreme Court — Wed, 27 May 2009 11:28:25 +0000

[...] Obama mentioned it in his introduction, so it’s certainly not being hidden. And diabetics (especially Type I’s) are cheering the nomination as a teachable moment and an affirmation that people with Type I can [...]

By: Lauren K

Lauren K — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:50:35 +0000

The WSJ Health Blog comment is just infuriating. That is irresponsible and uninformed reporting, and there’s no excuse for it.

I for one am incredibly inspired by what Judge Sotomayor has accomplished in the years since her type 1 diagnosis. I agree with the comment that all she needs to make sure diabetes doesn’t get in the way of her ability to execute her job is quick access to sugar in the event of a low. Type 1 diabetics are doctors and surgeons, and physicians find themselves in life-and-death situations far more often than those who sit on the court.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Wed, 27 May 2009 02:56:25 +0000

Well, I’m all for her.. But I’m afraid alot of Not so nice Comments, Questions on her Longivtivty and about T1 in general are going to come out that many t1’s are not going to like..
Already- T1’s live from 7-10 yrs less and This is Per NIH … then alot of Mixing us up with T2’s is going to be another problem..
Me thinks it will do more harm than Good if she is Not Approve, not for our Country, but for T1’s..
Some Congressman and Women are using Mary Tyler Moore an her Book already.. and you can bet alot more negatives wll be forthcomming..
the Facts are not very good in her favor.. an they want someone who will stay on the Court for At least a Decade or longer an have turne ddown previous nominees for Having Cancer.. and she does have some questionable jusdgement cases going against her as well..
and anything to do with Stem Cell Reserach, etc. she will have to excuse herself anyway..

Of course, they have been saying for yrs we should have a 7% A1c too..

Of course the majority voted against Just. Scalia too and he turned out pretty good..

Keep your fingers crossed