Theresa May: "Type 1 diabetes is not a barrier in life'
THERESA May has hit out at people who describe her diabetes as a health problem.
The difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes
The Prime Minister has been a long term Type 1 diabetic, which means she has to inject herself with insulin.
But after several private briefings from opponents about her health since she ran for the Tory leadership, Mrs May used an interview over the weekend to scotch claims that it poses serious difficulties.
She insisted it was “not a problem”.
Theresa May has hit out at people who describe her diabetes as a health problem
A medical insulin ‘pen’
She said: “People who have it can do whatever they like. I inject when I’m eating.”
People who have it can do whatever they like. I inject when I’m eating
Mrs May explained that this did not involve a needle but a medical “pen” which allows her to be more discreet at the table.
She added: “Yes, Type 1 diabetes brings a change in one’s life, I have to inject, test my blood sugar and so forth, but it doesn’t mean there are things I can’t do.
"You just build that into your life.
Theresa May has hit out at people who describe her diabetes as a health problem
“It’s hugely important that people with Type 1 diabetes know it won’t be a barrier to them in their lives.”
The Prime Minister, who collects recipe books, also spoke about her love of cooking.
She listed marinated rack of lamb with coriander and honey as her favourite dish.
She also revealed she listened to Classic FM while going through government documents and said her favourite film was the Humphrey Bogart classic Casablanca and favourite book was Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
She also said that given a choice of flowers she preferred old English roses.