Today, my dad went to the doctor to find out if he is autistic. When we walked in, the doctor asked why he wasn't testing if he was diabetic, effectively calling my dad fat. My dad was deeply offended, so I gave that jackass doctor an earful. But as it turns out, he was correct. My dad does have diabetes. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my dad has officially started testing to find out if he is autistic. I'm happy for him defying the "too old" stigma; however, the problem is that I am autistic as well, and my dad can be a rather unpleasant person at times, so I'm afraid he'll give the disorder a bad name and make both of our lives worse. FML
Today, my parents and I went on a hilarious tangent where we rattled off the most ridiculously dark jokes that we could think of. It was going pretty well, until my dad made a joke about diabetes. My mom is diabetic. Now my mom is furious at my dad, and he's blaming me for it. I wasn't the one who made the joke. FML
Today, since I needed someone to talk to about it, I told my girlfriend how my dad was recently diagnosed with diabetes. My girlfriend's mother then told me, in graphic detail, how her father's diabetes led to his toes being hacked off. FML
Today, my father told me that my mental health issues, which have been confirmed by multiple doctors and tests, are all caused by the fact that I'm slightly overweight and don't exercise a lot. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. My mom's reaction was, I shit you not, to tell me to "walk it off". FML
Today, I told my boyfriend that I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Despite all my attempts to explain that he's wrong, he is totally convinced that my genitals have diabetes. This guy is going to be such a great father to our kids. FML
Today, I was diagnosed with diabetes. I went to tell my grandpa, who immediately said, "I'm sorry, let's go get ice cream to cheer you up." FML
Today, I drove my dad to Walmart to do some shopping. His leg is still in a cast after an accident, so I helped him to the last mobility scooter. A guy whose only disability was clearly Fat-Fuck Syndrome then yelled at us, claiming he needed it more and that my dad was a faker. FML
Today, my mom got pissed off at my doctor and called him a quack. She did this because he reassured her that I don't show any signs of the mental retardation that she's convinced herself I must have. FML
Today, the school called my dad telling him they want to put me on a diet, because they're worried about my weight. FML
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cuz803 46
Remember, unless you're a doctor yourself, a doctor most likely understands health more than you do, mister. I know...who would have thought 🤯
RichardPencil 32
Why would he get mad if a doctor "effectively" called him fat? Everybody knows. It's not like you need advanced medical training to diagnose obesity.
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MidnaLink 35
Ok, but you and your dad weren't there for Diabetes in the first place, so the Doctor was kinda out of line for that being the first thing to come out of his mouth.
Iifa 7
But trained professionals have to cover all bases. Considering diabetes will kill you if untreated, or results in amputation of limbs. I'd rather have doctors treating/testing for everything they might be suspecting rather than wait till patient presents with concerns. If more doctors would be encouraged to speak out honestly about patient's health and risks they are, more people could be diagnosed with life debilitating illnesses way before. Especially considering most people will steer away from doctors because they are embarrassed, don't trust them, believe they know best. Remember as a patient if you're not happy you can get a second opinion, even third. But when you get three same answers and you're looking for fourth, you're just seeking out someone who believes and agrees with you. Then when if comes out first three were correct you sue them for not taking any action. If you're not trusting your doctor, change them, multiple times, but if you don't believe into their knowledge and expertise, please free up space for other people who really do need medical knowledge. And yes ALL diagnosis are bad regardless of illness every person feels threat to their life if they get a diagnosis other than all clear. So its normal to react defensively, but adults should be able.to verbalise their concerns, worries, and ask questions if they don't understand.
cuz803 46
Remember, unless you're a doctor yourself, a doctor most likely understands health more than you do, mister. I know...who would have thought 🤯
RichardPencil 32
Why would he get mad if a doctor "effectively" called him fat? Everybody knows. It's not like you need advanced medical training to diagnose obesity.
Plop 17
Well, good thing he didn't sugarcoat it then, would've been bad for your dad.
Yudith 28
So... let's see if I got the conversation right. "-Doctor, I think I am autistic. - Tell me why? - (describes symptoms) - It sounds more like you're diabetic. Have you thought about being tested for diabetes? - Are you calling my dad fat???"
SirEnigM0nk 22
Was this Dr. Gregory House?