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You may remember that the “Hannah Montana” episode “Sugar, No Sugar” never aired. The reason behind it was because parents were concerned over the subject, which was juvenile diabetes and how the show portrayed it. Disney did consult with medical experts, but the complaints came pouring in anyway. I never really heard much else about this, until now.
Last month, Mitchel Musso opened to Neon Limelight up about the episode and reshooting it. His character, Oliver, was the one who was dealing with the diagnosis of juvenile diabetes. How did he feel about the episode being scrapped. He said, “You know, I feel like it’s kind of sad it was cut but we’re actually reshooting it. We’re going to recap on everything that was not completely examined right. I know a lot of people were saying we really didn’t hit diabetes exactly on the head.”
He went on to say why he felt like the episode may have given an unclear understanding about diabetes.
“There were a couple of pieces that were off in everyone’s story about diabetes and how it all works.”
“Our idea was that Oliver had a really bad case of diabetes and he couldn’t eat any sugar and then a lot of the people were saying, ‘No, people with diabetes can still eat sugar. This is wrong! You’re teaching kids wrong messages.’”
“But it’s not wrong,” Mitchel said. “There are people out there who cannot have sugar. That’s just the way of life.”
The script is being re-written and will be a part of “Hannah Montana’s” final season. Do you think parents over-reacted?
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I saw this episode before it was scrapped and thought it was good. (It was put on demand on fios). Oliver tries to resist sugar but it gets worse when he goes with Hannah and Lola to Tracey’s Sweet 16, the theme is sweet with candy every where. He finally tells Miley and Lilly he has diabetes.
i think they over reacted people with diabetes know what they can and cant eat
I saw the episode 2 and thought it was OK, but my aunt has type 2 diabetes and can’t eat much sugar.
I also saw the episode on demand. i don’t know that much about diabetes, but it seemed ok 2 me, i’m glad they’re reshooting it.
hi it me sarah i have diebetes unforntley but u know after a while you get used to it i had it now for bout 12 years i would love to a an episode tht bout diebetes and if im spellin it wrong plz forgive i try to fit so its not a big deal at the school i go to. my biggest wish though is to be a star on disney channel and to meet mitchel musso!!!!
i saw some of it. it was good. but my mom has type one diabetes, my aunt does & my friend does..they can all have sugar, just not so much.
I know someone with diabetes and they can’t eat sugar.
I have diabetes and it isn’t very cool. I don’t feel like a regular kid anymore. I wish I never ever had it. I got it when I was two. If any of you ppl have diabetes I have type 1.
Do you think that Mitchel Musso really has diabetes?
i hope the doctors find a cure for it!!!!
I cryed when I whatched that show.Like someone else said”I wonder if he realy has diabetes?”
well if he really does have diabetes I feel sorry for him.My teacher has diabetes too.So if you read this Mitchel don’t feel bad!
I think that the show was fine and I know alot about diabetes.I’ve watched that show at least a million times.i don’t see what the big deal is?
My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 5. People need to know that there is a HUGE difference between type 1 and type 2. Type 1 is autoimmune and the body attacks itself killing the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Once they are dead, they are dead. The person will be insulin dependent for life. As long as they have insulin (via shots or insulin pump) and check their blood sugar (not to be confused with sugar like you eat) they can eat anything they want. Too much sugar, candy, sweets, treats, etc. is bad for anyone. Type 2 is when you have insulin resistance. Your body makes some, but your body can’t use it properly. Sometimes with a better diet or excercise, your body will be able to use it properly and that’s where the misconception is.
Kids with Type 1 diabetes didn’t eat too much candy….they did NOTHING to cause it. They can live almost normal lives. The only difference is that they have to check their blood sugar and give insulin every time they are eating (or if their blood sugar is too high….above 150). If they are too low, then they just need to eat. Simple as that.
I hope this clears this up a bit. Kids with type 1 diabetes don’t feel sorry for themselves if they are controlling their disease. They can do anything others can do, but ignorant people need to be a bit more accomodating to their needs at times. Nobody seems to care until it happens to them or a loved one, but that’s life.
Note- I’m sure nobody is going to tell Nick Jonas that he can’t check his blood sugar and to “get back on stage” if he feels “low.” That is what I meant by accomodating. You can imagine how challenging it is to keep your blood sugar around 150 at all times when there are so many factors that make it raise and lower. Just wanted to clear that up after reading what I wrote above.