Why do people cheat on their diabetic medication?

Question

A recent study has found that 75% of diabetics cheat on their diabetic medication. Why would they do that? Isn't it dangerous?

Answer 1

It's more like why do people climb tall mountains, or dive the deepest. For those who are Type 2, diabetics, they remember the good old days when there was no concern about what/when to eat. For Type 1 diabetics, it's something they are tied to for their entire life and would like to break the bonds.

It would be similar to having a radical change in someone's life - not for their good - and knowing that obstacle is there forever, along with the need to be like others or stand out with others. It's simplly because you can.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

I think diabetics like everyone occasionally test the limits of what they can and cannot do. Especially those that are newly diagnosed or teenagers.

Answer 5

my dad is diabetic and he does it all the time, he will take his medication right before visiting the doctor and I think thats because he wants the doctor to see his levels are fine, he has not come to turms with the fact he has it.

Answer 6

it's a pain taking pills or getting your insulin shots daily, you know, especially if you have lots to take

sometimes when they are on their medications they feel fine, and don't take them after a while, so when the effect wears off they get symptoms later

it may be also due to the rebellious nature imprinted in us...

Answer 7

cause it gets annoying to have to bother with it everytime you decide to eat something or decide to go out

Answer 8

death wish or they are just stupid