My apologies if I offended you... sarcasm isn't necessary though. I thought this was a "friendly" forum.
I also apologize for not wanting to carry the attitude of "victim" with my diabetes... we are fighters, we all battle this daily. To place a label of "debilitating" implies, to me, that you can't function day to day as a diabetic.
I understand that if you do experience the complications of diabetes (neuropathy, blindness, kidney failure, amputation) then yes , it is debilitating and I am sorry to offend you. However, the article is highlighting that living with diabetes isn't the end of the world - throwing debilitating into it just labels diabetics as victims.
I don't think an active 6 year old with Type 1 diabetes who is running around with his friends would like to be referred to as disabled... just sayin'
Mindset is half the battle - optimism prevails... always. I work in healthcare - the people who excel at battling their illnesses and recover faster are the ones who, although hit medical barrier after medical barrier, keep a positive attitude.
You may have a different opinion... this is just mine. And the way I choose to fight diabetes.