From @sixuntilme, after watching some of DarthSkeptic’s Tweets correcting diabetes misinformation fly by in my feed (thanks to @txtingmypancreas for highlighting): “Why did you decide to take this wickedly funny high road?”
From @darthskeptic: “It was partially based on frustration and partially based on ‘TheoryFail’ and ‘TakeThatDarwin‘ addressing and mocking people ignorant about basic science.”
Whatever the reason, I love seeing people who are tagging their desserts as #diabetes on Twitter being served up some education by @darthskeptic. Some examples:
A nice slice of 60 carbs [fixed] RT @coolkid_95: got me a nice slice of diabetes #whateverkeepsmeawake pic.twitter.com/8TmEhtaCgh
— darthskeptic (@darthskeptic) August 17, 2014
How does strips, syringes,raspberry tabs, ketone sticks, and an insulin broth taste? RT @roni_markley13: Diabetes in a bowl for lunch
— darthskeptic (@darthskeptic) August 17, 2014
Cars lack beta cells and immune systems RT @Daniksc: My car is filled with so many doughnuts I think it has diabetes now. #krispycreme
— darthskeptic (@darthskeptic) August 17, 2014
No. It is 105 carbs. RT @blancaablancaa: This is diabetes “@YourFoodPorn: Milk Chocolate Nutella Torte pic.twitter.com/n7kehEIJu0”
— darthskeptic (@darthskeptic) August 16, 2014
Your beta cells can handle 70 carbs RT @kaitybertin: Just had a deep fried mars bar and I think I have diabetes.
— darthskeptic (@darthskeptic) August 17, 2014
And my favorite:
Immune system picked the perfect time to attack your pancreas RT @HiveBestHumor: Just walked by a McDonald's and got diabetes.
— darthskeptic (@darthskeptic) August 17, 2014
Carry on, @darthskeptic. Carry on.
The carb counts are guesses based on a nearlifetime experience of type 1. They may be inaccurate.
I feel the need to enjoy some cupcakes and share my enjoyment on social media with hashtag power (and dose accordingly, of course).
rushing to follow darthskeptic. He/she has taken on a mission that I have long considered for myself. #offthehook #godarth!
Oh, no, now Nutella can give you diabetes! http://news.yahoo.com/wire-debates-nutella-shortage-really-bad-thing-205626914.html
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