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Another awful one - Emmerdale this time - ITV

mashedupmatt

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Dreadful IMO (hope ti plays ok - had to upload to Youtube)
 
Stigmatising Diabetes seemingly is a main concern for the programme rather than farming! There was another comment later too apparently (OH watches it, I don't - but made sure I rewinded it to record and post) - makes my blood boil
 
mashedupmatt said:
Stigmatising Diabetes seemingly is a main concern for the programme rather than farming! There was another comment later too apparently (OH watches it, I don't - but made sure I rewinded it to record and post) - makes my blood boil
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The script is a bit random. The guy asks if it’s for a midnight feast? Then the child says he’s going to school. Wibbly wobbly timey whimey stuff. More laughable realy.
 
These kind of flippant comments (supposed to be a joke) are not helpful at all - he says after the kid says he's going to school "What are you learning about, Diabetes?" Suggesting that all the sugary snacks etc. he has picked up are a cause, which is completely wrong
 
mashedupmatt said:
These kind of flippant comments (supposed to be a joke) are not helpful at all - he says after the kid says he's going to school "What are you learning about, Diabetes?" Suggesting that all the sugary snacks etc. he has picked up are a cause, which is completely wrong
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To be quite frank. From what I’ve seen? The character sounds a bit like an Ahole. The dialogue seems awkward too. Is the relationship meant to be like this with the kid? In context is the adult “mum’s boyfriend” a “teacher at Hogwarts?” Or a “probation officer?”
 
mashedupmatt said:
These kind of flippant comments (supposed to be a joke) are not helpful at all - he says after the kid says he's going to school "What are you learning about, Diabetes?" Suggesting that all the sugary snacks etc. he has picked up are a cause, which is completely wrong
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They’re particularly upsetting (and trivialising) for children and young people to hear. It reminded me of this news story:

www.bbc.co.uk

Diabetes is no laughing matter, say young sufferers

Young women with type 1 diabetes talk about the misunderstanding around the disease.
www.bbc.co.uk

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I don’t watch Emmerdale @mashedupmatt but if you know the TV company who show/make it, you can make a complaint. I also wonder whether Diabetes U.K. would make a statement too. I thought fighting stigma was one of their campaigns. This would be a good educational opportunity. I’ll tag @everydayupsanddowns in case he knows anything re making statements.
 
Thanks for flagging @mashedupmatt

I’ve sent this on to DUK so that they are aware of it in case there is any wider reaction, or they wish to proactively issue a statement around it.
 
Even on medical dramas like Casualty they get things badly wrong, thus it will always be I'm afraid.
 
nonethewiser said:
Even on medical dramas like Casualty they get things badly wrong, thus it will always be I'm afraid.
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My heart used to sink whenever a character with Type 1 appeared on Casualty. I just knew they were going to have a hypo and be a victim rather than be the person who saves the day. In lots of programmes Type 1s only exist to provide a bit of drama.
 
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