Rename “type 1 diabetes” to “Banting’s Disease”

Rename “type 1 diabetes” to “Banting’s Disease” — 11 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

For the UK Government to work with NHS bodies, medical organisations, and international diabetes organisations to recognise “Banting’s disease” as an alternative name for Type 1 diabetes in honour of Sir Frederick Banting and the discovery of insulin. To help battle misdiagnosis and negative stigma.

Additional details

A name can save a life. Type 1 is still confused with Type 2, and misdiagnosis can mean insulin is delayed or not given, putting people at risk of life-threatening DKA. NICE specifically warns of this risk. Calling Type 1 “Banting’s” would clearly separate it from Type 2, helping medical professionals recognise that these are different diseases and helping the public understand that Type 1 is not caused by lifestyle. Please support this change and help make Type 1 harder to misunderstand.

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