Should I tell people I have diabetes? Why is it important to know if someone has diabetes?
In general, definitely yes. You should tell everyone you have any kind of everyday contact with your hairdresser or barber, your colleagues at work, your teachers, your coaches, your friends, even rather casual ones, and especially those with whom you play sports. You should make it a special point to tell anyone with whom you have any kind of medical or semi medical dealings, such as your dentist or podiatrist or oculist, because that may influence their treatment of you. There are several good reasons for letting people know you have diabetes, especially if you are insulin dependent. In the first place, should you have an insulin reaction, a person in the know can help you out or at least will realize that whatever is happening to you may be related to your diabetes and will get you to someone who can help. You are also much less likely to inadvertently offend people if they know you have diabetes. For example, if you get low blood sugar and suddenly turn into a grouch or hell...