[serialmom12]

Are you embarrassed about being. Type 2? I would never admit or tell anyone. If you're the slightest bit overweight, society blames you and look at down on you.

[janmck1023]

Yes. But have gained weight. All my fault this is just. A push to get me going. Very hard tho. Am embarassed

[dm2002]

Initially yes I was embarrassed, but not anymore. Was dx'ed before Thanksgiving and I avoided joining family for a holiday meal, because I didn't want others to judge me by the food on my plate. Now I do not pay any mind. Diabetes is not a personal failure and for some people it is hereditary. So, I keep my chin up and I work on managing my diabetes.

[wely1992]

Yes. I am. I have become obese and am facing many health issues.

[kozar812]

Not at all. I am not even overweight and still have it. It must be genetic. I just feel you should be proud of the person you are and screw what anyone else thinks. Let your freak flag fly sort of thing - ya' know? If people can't love you for who you are then they are not worth your time.

[ekvs40]

I was recently dx'd and I'm very embarrassed because I'm overweight. The thing is though I eat very healthy, there's nothing in my diet I can change and I don't overeat, really!! I have chronic pain issues including fibromyalgia and I'm waiting for surgery on a prolapsed disc so exercise is currently out of the question. I'm looking forward to recovering from surgery and being able to introduce exercise as a means of reducing my numbers. I avoid telling anyone about having diabetes because I know they'll take one look at me and think it's because of poor choices but it honestly isn't, it's apparently genetic for some people and is inevitable no matter what.

[ronnni]

Yes I'm embarrassed. Was only diagnosed last week and I've only told a couple of my close friends. The doctor has been trying to get me to lose weight for years and I have lost a little but not enough.

I know some people will say they're not surprised.