The Worst Medical Takes On Twitter

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Twitter is full of hot takes, and from time to time things get medical, much to my disappointment. Today I had Sam compile some of the most outrageous and bizarre medical takes from Twitter so I could take a look at them and set the record straight. Unsurprisingly, I get pretty upset talking about things like vaccines, AIDS, miracle cures, pee, inaccurate tattoos, cold showers, Lyme disease, ticks, TikTok trends, anemia, juice, rhinos, vitamin D, sunlight, sunburn, sugar, calories, the CDC, hand washing, hand sanitizer, vegan diets, beans, running, period products, acne, adderall, diabetes, cleaning your blood, dialysis, germs, smoking, muscle gains, HIV, malnutrition, and Elon Musk.
Thanks to BadMedicalTakes on Twitter for pulling so many of these together!
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[@samday414]

The amount of adult men who think women can control their periods is insane. I once bled through and a guy asked me why I didn’t just wait to go to the bathroom to have my period. It’s not like pee I can’t control when it comes out. Need to teach better biology in schools.

[@NaliaDanger]

Yeah seriously. Life would be so much easier if I could control when I bleed. Also, if I had the choice, I definitely NEVER would have had my period at school. Ever.

[@nbassasin8092]

its the other way around too, I agree that biology should be taight better in both ways, men and women generally have poor knowledge of both the biology of the opposite sex and their own as well

[@lynnebucher6537]

Too bad you didn't ask him if he could cut himself and use his mind power to stop the bleeding.

[@lofiraven3654]

@@nbassasin8092 what part of guys biology don’t we understand?? Genuinely curious.

[@nbassasin8092]

@@lofiraven3654 I cant speak for all women as some know a lot, some dont know anything, same with guys, some know a lot and some dont know anything. But in my experience GENERALLY most men and women dont know much about other gender. and about theirs as well, there are many misconceptions people have about their own gender as well. The scale might be slight tilted towards guys knowing less about women based on the fact that your reproductive system is much more complex than ours, but I dont think it is significant and also I think most women dont get good enough education about their own reproductive system as well. but again, point is that it should be improved for both

[@rhesh2440]

"What happens on twitter" is unironically a great psychological question that needs to be studied and science-fied.

[@MediocreHexPeddler]

Not really. We already know what happens: Complete and utter nonsense.

[@evrfreez]

It really does. Social media in general, really. You have this mix of people making things up and people just repeating nonsense they heard, and then other people regard these both as fact because they're said assertively.

[@lpforever1167]

"....... is best left on Twitter." Is how that statement should end, for the betterment of mankind.

[@emiroy710]

You'd have to be, at least, a little unhinged to study twitter. Coz no sane person would survive a day

[@UC3rm0aNC4ysyZipDZotXnZA]

@S. KO Not all tweets are jokes. Not all bio's are jokes aswell. Not all of twitter user are smart. Okay I'm gonna stop here. I think I'm losing brain cells already.

[@missmoonandlife]

I had a guy ask me how I pee when I’m on my period…he thought girls stopped peeing for that week so we could bleed, then start peeing again afterwards. I’ve also met guys who thought we pee from our vaginas, who thought we had only two holes down there, who thought women could choose when we bled and just stop whenever we wanted. I’ve met too many guys who have really terrible knowledge of female anatomy.

[@kuntalalitha5226]

I'm a girl and I also thought I peed from my vagina. If it wasn't for tampons, I would have never known in my entire life

[@ivetterodriguez1994]

To be fair, I didn't know vaginas existed and that I had one until I was 9. Pee hole was easier despite it being a millimeter or less in size.

[@dolphidelaware]

man i was here reading this like “haha wow i can’t believe that guys actually believe that- wait. hold on, women actually have more than two holes ??? whoops”

[@oxycuntin2059]

@@ivetterodriguez1994 problem is most men on dating apps arent 9 and want to stick things inside of you that could get you sick or pregnant

[@Amaterasu77777]

@@dolphidelaware No they don't. You misunderstood like I did. They just have urethra and canal. I believe this person meant that guy didn't realize women had a urethra.

[@patriciaclarke5188]

My grandson, was three years old when he was diagnosed with type one diabetes, the number of people that asked if he would "grow out of it" was incredible!

[@MiotaLee]

People asked me if I was allergic to sugar 😩🙄

[@itsytyt5192]

Hg

[@fallingasleepaswespeak]

as a t1diabetic: i have to ask my mom if she ever got this question + if my grandma ever was asked this after my mom was diagnosed! people's lack of medical knowledge can produce some insane results lol

[@lindarowland802]

I know it's an opportunity to educate people, but it's so frustrating how ignorant people are on Type 1.

[@shaytrueblueaussie]

💀

[@user-mg8gb8gm7i]

I find the “adderall is an anger enhancer” funny because I was starting to hate myself for how angry I was all the time before I got diagnosed with adhd and started treatment. In my case it reduced my anger significantly because I was no longer constantly frustrated with all the “easy” things that I couldn’t do. And I finally understood why I was struggling and had the tools to help

[@jblyon2]

Similar, but with anxiety. I would fly off the handle and lash out at people for stupid things, inevitably pushing most people away. Now that I'm properly medicated, no more undue anger!

[@PpandaBlues1]

Thank you was recently diagnosed and kept hearing this and read about it enhancing anger

[@ikoo453]

Thanks for making this rlly helps me understand.

[@hillithwatts7050]

Hope you're doing well

[@davidp6913]

adderall is linked to increased narcissism as well as losing creative focus. its not a wonder drug and i caution people always against using it. One day you'll realize youre addicted and when you stop taking it your brains chemistry is forever weaker for it.

[@jacktupp4358]

Girl I went to school with had her period during class and it was all over the chair.... I couldn't even begin to imagine how embarrassing and horrifying that must have been for her. I going to go out on a limb and say, even if girls could choose when they have their period, they would never choose school as the place to have it.

[@rominac1389]

I bled on the chair in 9th grade - the teacher made me ask the janitor for a wet cloth and then kneel and clean the chair in front of all my classmates (who stared at me as if I had done something awful). So add humiliation to the list of feelings.

[@Evija3000]

@@rominac1389 I once left school early because I had slightly bled through and I had to explain the reason to the wardrobe attendant to get my coat. She made me repeat it to her colleague and they both snickered. That was already embarrasing, can't imagine how bad it was for you. Was your teacher male or female?

[@hotbroth2573]

@@Evija3000 why does it matter?

[@Luubelaar]

I bled through my clothes in 7th grade. It was utterly humiliating. I was teased about it for years. So was every other girl it happened to. If I could turn it off at will, I'd have turned it off long before that day in 7th grade, and probably never turned it back on. And I certainly wouldn't still be dealing with it now at 47.

[@sierram3141]

If we could I can assure you it would NEVER happen public. But when we bleed it comes out of our vagina, not our urethra. We aren’t able to ‘hold it in’ like a pee, it just flows hence the “aunt flow” reference. Sad there are still so many ignorant people who don’t know this in 2022

[@clementinec.238]

As a PhD using and teaching social statistics, the one on hand washing was legit painful... how can people be so confused about percentages

[@yugen3968]

You'd be surprised to know how many people have zero aptitude for such basic arithmetic! Percentages are probably the most used part of arithmetic in the world.

[@dfwdfw9544]

You forget how unintelligent some people really are. If you are a legitimate PhD, you are likely to test in the top 5% of IQ, were you to be tested by a neuropsychologist. Imagine being in the bottom 5-10%. They really have a hard time in life, though they do have the benefit of not knowing what they don't know.

[@yugen3968]

@@dfwdfw9544 The 'unknown unknown'. That's a dangerous one. In ML, in life. Gotta know that you don't know.

[@samus1003]

When I worked in retail it was so difficult to explain to customers that an extra 25 percent off an item that was already 25 percent off the regular price didn't mean it was now half off.

[@yugen3968]

@@samus1003 Haha that seems like it could easily be an issue for a lot of people!

[@LydiaMohr]

The worst one I’d ever seen on Twitter was this girl saying how “sunblock is toxic” and that there’s no need for it because our skin is like a solar panel and sunburn is actually “Sun nutrition”

[@LydiaMohr]

Girl even had the nerve to end it with “crack open any book ever”

[@nikkiofthevalley]

Ah, good old healthy skin cancer.

[@Brunette_2005]

Send this girl to the northern territory of Australia and we'll see how healthy the sun burns will be for her

[@Noblesse_Sapphire]

I laughed so hard at the "solar panel" 😂 I imagined we basically could store solar energy, become a walking powerbank and use the energy, not only for our own body but also to charge our devices lmao

[@mattrose99]

Tbh that stuff doesnt even wierd me out at this point cuz Ive seen so many raw vegans who say sunblock causes cancer, periods are caused by toxins, and that meat rots inside u

[@TheDeafPrinceGaming]

The diabetic one. I’m type 1 diabetic and I used to hang out with a friend when I was younger, his mom was diagnosed with type 2 and she called my house and left a message blaming me to infected her with diabetes…. I was like 9. My mom laughed so hard

[@xion-rosegirl8472]

That's a huge bruh moment there I'm surprised the mom didn't ask about how she "caught" diabetes to her doctor before blaming you back then 😂

[@koutsioj4762]

@@xion-rosegirl8472 These people don't "ask" stuff. They conjure up some baseless bullshit in their brains and then vomit the words out their mouths.

[@jamie_miller]

o h m y g o d

[@thanossnap4170]

JFC i feel bad for your friend now. Imagine having a mom that believes that is transmitable, and not even the same type. Wow.

[@museic9151]

Bro I'm also type 1 diabetic. It's also really annoying how often people confuse the two types. They really need to rename them not just 1 and 2

[@pazamataz]

Thanks for correcting the acne take - the amount of judgement I get for cystic acne as an adult is insane

[@terasets1144]

A friend suggested to wash my face... 😐bruh 🤨

[@PurpleAmharicCoffee]

My PCOS symptoms made teenagehood that little bit more like hell.

[@hollyschmidt9316]

*this* I have pcos and I have worse acne now then I ever did as a teen and the amount of people that tell me just to “eat better” or “wash my face” is unreal

[@dianebrooks1859]

Benzoyl Peroxide helped out a LOT. That and going out in the ocean every week for an hour on a sunny day did wonders for my skin. Otherwise yea when Miss P. comes around every month it's a bit of a nightmare wondering where my cysts will be... Middle of my forehead? Nose? 3 in a row on the chin? How about 4 to play connect the dots above my eyebrows 🤷

[@Mushroom.Madness.]

@@terasets1144 I never wash my face and have had relatively mild acne my whole life someone suggested washing my pillow cases and replacing my actual pillow more frequently

[@millierose6321]

As someone who started suffering bad acne aged 10, and was told things like wash your face, cut out sugar cut out dairy, or go on a diet and I actually did them all (as well as medication) before I even turned 15, hearing Dr Mike call out those people like that, even just briefly, just made me smile.

[@lyndsaybrown8471]

Yeah, same. Can't tell you how many times my grandma said she just washes her face with soap and water, like I haven't tried. Anyway, finally treated myself to a facial and was recommended some products. Thought I would give them a try and they have been helping to make it more manageable and less irritated.

[@DarkGodSeti]

Tea tree oil and cleansers with it, did me miracles! And still does, 42 years young still get acne... Still have some scars, but I have diminished them considerably over time@@lyndsaybrown8471

[@Hannah-zw9ow]

@@lyndsaybrown8471a facial actually helped me a lot as well! I started breaking out again semi-recently (in my mid 20s now) and even using prescription strength retinol and azelaic (??) acid my acne just wouldn’t go away. I got a facial with extractions and it made a HUGE difference. My skin still isn’t back to the way it was, but the facial was a good clear-out that I think gave the prescriptions a better chance at working.

[@Steven_Bo1]

My biggest pet peeve is people posting misinformation on subjects they know nothing about. People don’t realize how truly dangerous it can be

[@davidlucey1311]

I’m still in shock about how few people wash their hands after using the bathroom. Even if you only go pee how can you go around and presume the shake anyone’s hand without washing it? Bloody disgusting!

[@restezlameme]

Ever since I can remember, I've always been (1) super sensitive about sensory things like wetness, (2) OCD about toilet-related cleanliness, and (3) naturally use more toilet paper than is probably necessary, probably because of (1) & (2). Does it mean more flushing? Yes, but in my obsessive brain, it's the only way to be. If I feel any hint of moisture on my hands after wiping, I definitely wash them--but most of the time, I simply don't need to. I hope that makes sense.

[@nonope5414]

My pee is probably cleaning off other people's disgusting even grosser hands! Pee shield!! 🤭🤣😉

[@chacha_zemisei]

@@restezlameme You still need to wash your hands. PLEASE wash your hands

[@0DlREoAMvERe0]

@@restezlameme I dont want to annoy you because I know a lot of people maybe said this before. The reason why you wash your hands is not because you havent touched your hand with pee or poo but because others have and touch the toilet door, the toilet paper, the toilet, the walls, the handles with poo bacteria and pee. Whether you go and leave the bathroom clean doesn't matter because others aren't

[@HolyMith]

Well if you're female you don't need to touch anything to pee, but let's say if you don't wipe there can be certain aromatic issues 😅

[@jaden_klein]

Another problem following the "just hold your period" problem: it seems like they're under the impression that it's a one-and-done deal- go to the bathroom, bleed a bit and call it good. Far from it! It's a 4-7 day ordeal! 🙄

[@TXRider]

I wish there was a period simulator for men.

[@mistashadow]

How might such a device work?

[@gamerpanda3590]

I’m a guy and had a friend tell me this is how he thought periods work. I never thought I would have to give a talk about how the female body works to my friend but it was well needed

[@nikoletahanakova8573]

@@mistashadow There already is a simulator for period cramps - it uses electrical stimuli to mimic cramps. Add some function that disperses a certain amount of liguid in random quantities at random times into your underwear. It is not ideal, but getting close to the real experience.

[@andriusbutvila407]

American moment

[@auroraborealis4673]

I had severe anemia a year ago. My RBC got down to 2, my Hemoglobin was 4.1, and my Hematocrit was 14. I ended up needing 20 units of blood in 1 month. So thank you to everyone that donates blood. You saved my life. A couple of times, now.

[@user-wh5ir4fo4r]

I need to get on that. I have all this perfectly good blood just going to waste. (Not sarcasm; I'm silly and I really do want to start donating.)

[@coramert.]

Oh im having severe anemia, but they didn't say how much my ferrous in my RBC was but they said it's low bcuz my heart is beating faster than normal.

[@idkbalvan6303]

I was so happy when he debunked the "acne is caused by bad lifestyle" one, cause my dad has actually told me something pretty much like this take but worded differently and I have (or used to have) a LOT of acne. It's gotten better cause I have a good skincare routine now but it used to make me really insecure, especially cause I was worried my acne was my own fault.

[@vancedadder]

Good for you!

[@Etherealemi]

I used to have horrible horrible acne, and the number of times people told me to “just drink water” was crazy. I tried sooo many things a couple of prescriptions before I finally was put on Accutane. Accutane was the only thing that worked, it’s been a few years since I took it my acne still hasn’t come back except for the occasional normal pimple.

[@monbub]

A lot of factors can cause acne, so a bad life style is def one of those factors but yeah- it's not okay to blame people with severe acne. I have horrible acne and it's not fun to live with. It's like a cockroach, it never goes away no matter how many products and medicines I throw on it. It's hell.

[@angelicsynss]

the ones about acne, periods, and adderall make me SO mad. mainly because i’ve experienced all of them. now that i’ve watched through the whole video i’m quite literally raging. the amount of misinformation here is insane.

[@tekbox7909]

Don't worry from experience on the internet I can tell you it gets much much worse a lot of the times

[@garrettcooper58]

Ok, I’m positive that, unless Elon deleted that tweet, which is unlikely, that was photoshopped. That was around the time that he was getting attacked by twitter too, but I don’t entirely remember the reason for that. Edit: I was wrong. It was in his replies and not his normal tweets. Second edit: my guess is that he had a horrible experience with it, as did I, and completely abandoned it

[@TXRider]

Yep, got bullied by my dad for my uncontrollable acne.

[@greatestever2586]

so elon was right? Junkie

[@nadiariggs5110]

@@TXRider I’m sorry, that sucks 😕.

[@kamcorder3585]

I can't believe that we've spent millions of dollars on cancer research when cold showers would fix everything 🙄

[@byuftbl]

Right? Some people have weird ideas…

[@vijnhanrs8592]

Cold showers might not cure diseases but intelligent use of water can, for example drowning can eliminate any diseases a living body might have

[@SulfuricAcidDrinkerGaming]

@@vijnhanrs8592 This man has finally found the cure to cancer.

[@Mr.Sparks.173]

@@SulfuricAcidDrinkerGaming More than the cure to cancer, he found the cure for life!

[@MythicSuns]

@@SulfuricAcidDrinkerGaming Can't get cancer if you're not alive! **taps forehead**

[@C-Herzog]

The number of people who feel the need to comment on skin conditions is horrible. I have rosacea (which can look like acne) and everyone seems to have a take on it. I do my best to manage it, but there's only so much you can do.

[@zacharyseales3775]

I get really bad eczema and psoriasis that often makes my eyes red and inflamed so I've heard "you need protein", "you need sunlight", "you need to stop taking drugs/drinking", "you need to shower more" etc All from people who have no idea of my condition. They just make assumptions.

[@shaivisingh872]

I personally can't relate, but my girlfriend has acne and she tells me how hard it is for her because everyone seems to say things like, "What did you do to your face?" as if she has any control over it.

[@bagelbagelwah5047]

@@shaivisingh872 Huh, I've got the opposite situation to your girlfriend. I have dermatillomania, so all the red spots on my face and body are self-inflicted. Everybody who doesn't know me thinks it's acne, though.

[@vyronix5698]

@@zacharyseales3775I have eczema and KP. I always get told to stop eating dairy.

[@auroraborealis4673]

I have malabsorption due to my intestine and at the time I was VERY anemic; I went to see this "doctor" optimologist (can't spell, sorry) when he got up to my good eye, NOT the one I was there for, he pushed himself back across the room so fast and said I had an infectious disease on my face. He left before I could tell him that I was at the ER the day before (unrelated) and they wanted to see if it was infected. Nope! A couple of doctors think I have SLE. I never had my eye examined either. I was so upset and hurt. I'm surprised villagers with pitchforks and fire didn't chase me out of there; while screaming "Kill the Monster!"

[@CeraisianAlchemist]

Personal story time: I was on Adderall for 18 years for ADHD since I was about 5 or 6. I had to stop taking it because I was going overseas to a country where it was outlawed. Adderall withdrawal is a HORRIBLE THING to go through. HORRIBLE. I was even judged by the nurses at my doctor's offices trying to get the Adderall refills when I was still on it, saying "you're too old for this medicine" like ADHD just goes away on its own. Today I'm on a medicine called Straterra and it works a lot better. It's a lot less stimulating than Adderall but it gets the job done.

[@c0urt_jest3r]

zamn bro that’s crazy!! over the years i’ve been on adderall off and on. when i first got diagnosed in 5th grade, my teacher would scold me if it looked like i wasn’t actively working (looking up from the textbook to think, not having the answers ‘found in the textbook’ on my work, etc.) that lady sucked. i didn’t like the side affects of adderall so i tried a couple different medications before finding vyavanse. for me it gave me the good things that adarall provided but also minimized the side effects and was a lot more mellow.

[@amiwe7367]

I’m on ritalin and I don’t have any withdrawal symptoms at all - I literally just take it or stop taking it whenever I want

[@lenitaa7938]

Thank u for sharing! 👍🏽

[@Koawa_]

im adhd and i never had adderal since its for the weak who cant just sit in boredom and not complain and be silent like a man and also because my country made it illegal which is based since its meth for kids

[@lasagnasux4934]

The worst years of my life were the years I was on Adderall. I would crash at about 12 every day. Strattera was so much better because it didn't do anything at all to me.

[@chasestern9903]

My sister has type 1 diabetes and I hate it when people just assume type 1 diabetes is the same as type 2 diabetes and I thank you for bringing just enough attention to explain the difference. Keep doing what you’re doing 💜

[@PepTalkTillYouDrop]

And there is also another entirely different group of diabetes called diabetes insipidus.

[@terrorbot3003]

I know there different I think one of them is when your body doesn't make insulin and the other one is where your body is resistant to insulin I could be wrong though

[@cloudyskyz2237]

@@terrorbot3003 type 1: genetic Type 2: lifestyle

[@katherinewilliams9574]

@@cloudyskyz2237 it’s not really genetic (type 1). It’s an autoimmune disease. That means you carry the genes for an autoimmune immune system but your immune system is triggered by (typically) a viral/bacterial infection your immune system struggles with (although some triggers can be stress or trauma). Your immune system then misidentifies a body part as a foreign body and attacks it. In type 1 diabetics, it’s the pancreas but there are hundreds of other autoimmune conditions. Once you have one, it is very likely to get others at a future point in your life. You can also get type 1 diabetes at any age. You just need a trigger. Type 1 diabetes itself is not genetic as that is the symptom of the autoimmune disease. So you may have 3 generations, all with autoimmune immune systems but one might have type 1 diabetes, another lupus, another hashimotos etc…

[@heulwenrhosyn9625]

Same with my little sister!!

[@meikusje]

I looked up the sunburn lady's account to see if she had any qualifications that justify her calling herself a dr, but, predictably so, she doesn't seem to have any. Isn't there a law against calling yourself a dr when you're not? 😅

[@applmango]

Probably yes (depending on where you live)

[@thepinkchicken247]

Not online haha

[@codename495]

In most countries yes, if you’re diagnosing or treating patients.

[@MMallon425]

There's a little bit of nuance to this question (but not much). The short version is that if I call myself Dr. Mallon, that in itself is not criminal. If I self identify as a doctor in the context of giving you medical advice (especially if I am offering medical services or trying to persuade people to do things by saying "trust me, I am a doctor"), that's a different story. In the case of this Internet health guru, it sounds like she is a chiropractor, or was at one point, and it is common for those in that line of work to call themselves doctors (at least in the US). I would say that if she gave someone some kind of actionable medical advice (like if she said drinking mercury cures asthma or something and one of her Twitter followers died as a result) there could definitely be a case there. But probably the first thing her attorneys would argue is that she doesn't have a medical degree and never claimed to have one.

[@ChrisKtheProducer]

Dr. Phil isn't a doctor

[@RezulyAlt]

The diabetes one is depressingly common. I was diagnosed when I was 5 and actually closer to underweight than over. The amount of people who assume I just lost a lot of weight from 5 to now makes me so sad.

[@jewels3846]

6:33 i hate the stigma against adhd meds. Yes they can and are unfortunately abused by people who dont need it. But being diagnosed at age 25 (i found out women tend to be underdiagnosed because they present less outwardly hyperactive on average) Being medicated saved my life from a hell spiral. I was able to take back control of my life to the point my moms attitude went from "Just eat better and exercise. Yoy shouldnt need medication forever" (prediagnoses. My 1st psych tried so many variations of antidepressants instead of looking if anything else was wrong) To now saying "Your insurance lapsed? How much are your meds. You seem so much better on them I dont want you to get worse again" (uninsured my Concerta for 30 days is almost 200$ Canadian) These drugs arent evil. But the stigma around it hurts alot.

[@goofusgoobus]

real

[@lyndseywerner2196]

Yeah, that insurance lapse is no joke. (My mom also offered to help me when there was an insurance mess up. Luckily I was able to finagle it down to a point I could pay but it’s bonkers.) The medication shortage has also been super rough.

[@olivierpeartnoy]

"What happens on Twitter ?!" The question we all ask ourselves Mike

[@matheussanthiago9685]

twitter is the equivalent of a species who's been isolated in a island for so long that they can't produce a fertile offspring with the mainland counterpart but for thought

[@koutsioj4762]

I was about to comment that. On twitter you can find the absolute worst and most unintelligent opinions. Also everyone hates everything and everyone else...

[@theangryarabian1256]

You can find the worst possible thoughts on twitter where other trash will agree like a herd. Nothing good has come out of twitter

[@allisond.46]

Idiocy. That’s what happens.

[@spvillano]

@@koutsioj4762 hence, why I call it what it is. Antisocial media.

[@ChristinaNicole]

The diabetes tweet triggered me. My parents heard that a lot because I was 12 and overweight and diagnosed with Type 1. However, whether I lose weight or not, I will always be somewhat insulin dependent. People think stop eating sugar will cure it all. 😤

[@TakecenterStage]

I'm sorry people were so ignorant:/ Hopefully people continue to learn and treat people better! Hope you're thriving 💛😊

[@crow4972]

My little brother is overweight and honestly might get type 2 before he's ten if he doesn't loose it. He's autistic, but that doesn't mean he should be 50 pounds overweight

[@jojosg414]

Indeed what most peoplw don't know is that our bodies save up nutrients to turn into glucose, even of you don't eat sugar. Also insulin is important in many other body functions, besides use of sugar by cells. Now..... if we talk about a child so neglected, so spoiled that it has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as a 12 y.o. 👀👀👀👀 Bruh....

[@ChristinaNicole]

@@crow4972 That's true. I'm not saying being overweight is correct, and being type 2 is totally different than type 1. At 12, I had an auto-immune disease that wouldn't just go away because I lost weight. Type 2 can mostly be controlled with diet, but I know adults who eat healthy, have type 2, and still take some sort of medicine or shot. My point is losing weight is important, but it will not cure everything. I will be insulin dependent for my life because I have type 1.

[@thekalenko]

I don't remember much about diabetes, but if anything, isn't there some situations where having sugar is actually necessary? I might be misremembering or confusing that with a different condition though, honestly though.

[@shesabeauitfulmess]

I'm dealing with the Adderall shortage right now and I can't even tell you how upsetting it is to have DOCTORS and pharmacists act as if I'm being ridiculous simply because I want the medication that allows me to function. I have a dopamine deficiency.... this isn't some fun, drug-seeking CHOICE. It's honestly a sadness; I would give so much to be able to take care of myself properly without having to take a pill to eliminate some of the paralyzing executive dysfunction first. Thanks for bringing light to medical issues of all kinds!

[@HannahJones-yx1vu]

Same like at school I didn't have my medicine one day because I was out of the meds and I literally was trying not to cry because I couldn't focus and I was trying so hard to

[@alma4938]

This reminds me of someone I dated for a few months. She was convinced that all doctors are either incompetent or intentionally lying to people to keep them sick so they'll have to keep going to the doctor. Which is why she only goes to a holistic doctor.....4 times a year for her regular check-ups 🧐

[@jelmero3090]

Im glad the verb to date is in the past tense in this sentence 😀

[@TasteOfButterflies]

In quack medicine, every accusation is a confession.

[@lenardz]

Seeing this, I’m no longer surprised at how we can have so many global outbreaks of new diseases and resurgence of old diseases thought to be gone.

[@fynkozari9271]

What happens in Twitter stays in Twitter. Im just surprised these people still alive. Imagine a believer in bleach drinking, still alive.

[@hans1068]

@@fynkozari9271 twitter is like putting a bunch of 5 year olds together and telling them to fight

[@TakecenterStage]

I'm realizing we're a lot more medieval than I thought. :/

[@elisa680]

EXACTLY

[@ikoo453]

@@hans1068LOL UR fUnnY

[@davestewart1656]

Be the hero that the internet needs. Do an episode on periods.

[@sselluoss5935]

No thx. Gross

[@violetcoull6541]

@@sselluoss5935 how is it gross? it's a natural process

[@lostcitieseditz4044]

@@sselluoss5935 you've never seen a girl outside your mom ok good to know. WE cant cOTROL IT Its a NaTUral process. God i wanna hook you up to one rn as IM going through it so u can see how it rly fels and then you'll see how gross it is (plus you have to worry abt school and making sure nobody knows and then having to do smth (LIKE a VOLLEYBALL GamE) when ur stomachs abt to explode but you have to act like everything's normal. Men have it so easy

[@Kalsimir]

@@violetcoull6541 I mean I think most of our processes are gross, but I’d still like to learn about it because it’s good to know things lol

[@suibianbichen3654]

@@sselluoss5935 Shrek babe,go back to your swamp!

[@StarlightDreamer12]

The acne one makes my blood boil. I had terrible acne as a teenager and I tried everything. EVERYTHING. Otc products, dermatologist, prescriptions, diet changes. Most stuff helped a little, but nothing got rid of it. People just thought I was gross, and products advertising themselves as a miracle cure just made that worse. I think most people were fully convinced that anybody who just used some acne cream wouldn’t have it, so they felt justified in calling them gross. I hope things are somewhat better now.

[@marieg595]

SAME. There were always comments of "If you would just...". People didn't realize I probably washed my face better than the average person, yet had one of the worst cases of acne in my high school. All the off-handed hygiene comments and "helpful" tips just destroyed my self esteem.

[@toinfinityandbeyond3948]

I have T1D and I smiled so big when you went over both types. we’re so commonly judged and i feel like more people should know the difference. thanks dr. mike!!! 💕

[@Razmoudah]

Yeah, I found it rather informative myself. Sure, I knew of Type 1 and Type 2, but I wasn't really familiar with what the difference was. Now I at least have a rough baseline to work from, which is far more than I've had for over 30 years. Of course, with several members of my extended family having Type 2 diabetes I've never had a thing against someone who had any kind of diabetes.

[@babybaklavagus]

To be fair, people with T2D shouldn't be judged either, even if their lifestyle choices contributed to it. It's just a shitty thing to do, but you also don't know if they're also just genetically pre-disposed to develop it. I do get your point though.

[@namelessking111]

This really makes me think that the sole purpose of Twitter's existence is to give voice to the stupidity of mankind.

[@koutsioj4762]

That's mostly what it has become unfortunately yes

[@Razmoudah]

Sadly, that has been my general experience with most forms of social media, not just Twitter.

[@peterhiser7883]

Eh, better one platform than spread out over all of em. Oh wait.

[@watchyourtimeco1]

Talking about Adderall and not taking it... When I was young (in the 80s), I was on Ritalin for ADHD. I found it worked remarkably well and I was actually able to focus on things in school. During the summer, my mother decided she was going to take me off Ritalin because she was worried it would stunt my growth. That was the worst summer I ever had and it took me years to forgive my mother for doing that to me. I didn't know how to express my feelings so I just told her "I feel jumpy". What I was trying to say is, "my body doesn't feel like I'm the one controlling it and my muscles are constantly twitching". My mother finally took me to the doctor about 3/4 through summer and he told her, "that was not a good idea" (about taking me off Ritalin). The rest of my summer was rather nice! Parents, if your child is diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, get a second opinion. If the diagnosis persists, please don't arbitrarily take your child off....well, ANY medication without consulting their doctor.

[@KYRSP33DY0_On_TG7]

Okey write me☝☝☝

[@AedanBlackheart]

Thank you so much, I don't feel like myself when I'm not on mine or have control on things.

[@TerryProthero]

First off, adderall is additive. And so if you go off of it cold turkey, you will suffer from withdrawal symptoms. If you look up the medication on WebMD or other sources, it very clearly says that. So, you definitely should work with your doctor on these things as you say. But at the same time, you shouldn't blindly take medications just because your doctor recommends it either. It's important to hear what the doctor says and then do your own research on the subject. Then with that information in hand, you are in a position to consider the benefits and risks involved with taking the medication. Doctors make mistakes, and they over prescribe medications. So, patients really need to educate themselves and to advocate for themselves to get the best possible health care. In my case, I was diagnosed with ADD along with autism when I was about 44 years old. I had been managing my condition for decades without the use of medication. So, why would I take a potentially dangerous drug now? It made no sense at all. Elon has Asperger's and may also have ADD like I do. It's pretty common for Aspies. But when you combine the neurological differences associated with Asperger's and ADD, there is no way for me to know how close my situation is with other people with ADD or ADHD. Or how easy or difficult it might be to control it without medication. I would just advise people to exercise caution whenever dealing a drug with potentially dangerous side effects.

[@waterandsteel4713]

Thank you Watch Hill. I thought that would be another "mis-diagnosed, parents-forced-me-to-eat-bad-medicine horror story." And you are so right. If you get a diagnosis you think is wrong, PLEASE go to another dr. for a second opinion (you MAY be right). But then follow the PROFESSIONALS advice. IE: NOT the advise of the neighborhood tarot card reader, oil salesman or wives tale expert.

[@epenies]

@Holt Eberhardt people who take Ritalin and Adderall have higher mortality.

[@ItsAsparageese]

I highly doubt the person with the spine tattoo sleeve thought it actually reflected their anatomy lol. I'd strongly bet they just thought it was a cool idea. Wouldn't be surprised if they were someone who had a spinal pathology or something like that of importance in their life or a loved one's life, and got the sleeve for that reason.

[@ameliaduncan3236]

People always tend to take tattoos too seriously, especially people who don't have, or don't like tattoos. Some people get real mean about it too, and call tattoos "disgusting" and "attention seeking".

[@Trainfan1055Janathan]

As a guy, I hate guys who don't wash their hands after using the bathroom. It's one of the main reasons why I think twice before shaking someone's hand. I don't wanna touch the hand of someone who has touched that region of themselves and not washed their hands afterwards.

[@caledoniansmurf3691]

I can understand that, also using the door handle to exit the loo too. No way I'm touching that with bare - just washed - hands. But in saying that, show me a doggy nose to boop and I'm straight in there. 😆🐕🐾

[@Pfromm007]

As someone with ADHD who takes Adderall, I've never had any anger problems. Until, of course, that moronic statement by Elon Musk. Edit: Elon Musk made a broad general far reaching statement about everyone who takes ADHD medication. I made a personal statement based on how well it works for me and helps me. ADHD medication doesn't work for everyone, but for those it does it can be life changing. It's also important to point out there are different kinds of ADHD medication out there, and some might work for you while others do not. Don't let societies stigma against you influence your decisions.

[@maxinecalyptus1639]

Hahaha too true!

[@thatfrosteylife]

Cause you have ADHD and obviously take your medication correctly as for someone who does not have ADHD it can cause anger problems. Hence why someone should only take medication they are prescribed.

[@TakecenterStage]

Well spoken, Lord Fluffykinz.🐈‍⬛

[@owleerspelwerx4221]

Just because Adderall didn't affect you. Doesn't mean it doesn't affect other people. There's people who can handle medication and other people who can't and have a adverse reaction. I actually know a person who's teenager child had stop Adderall because it made them aggressive with violent behavior and few times they almost committed suicide. After few weeks off the drug they started to be more like themselves and by third month all the violent and aggressive behavior went away. They didn't have suicide thoughts anymore. Parents are looking for an alternative.

[@TheChellybean85]

I've been on Adderall for many years now for my ADHD and I think that in most cases it shouldn't cause increased anger, people do have adverse effects from things but I don't think that should be a blanket statement about everyone who takes it.

[@michaelmay5453]

As a biochemist (yeah, I'm one of those people) I have to say just displaying chemical names to make people scared of it is not a good thing. List the chemicals of an apple or pineapple for example and people would be scared of those scary chemicals as well. It plays into the layman's idea of "don't eat that, it's full of chemicals"... WELL OF COURSE IT IS! I much prefer the presentation of risks because chemicals... Well that's all matter in the world, from rocks to babies (you should ingest neither).

[@pixel_biscuit]

oh lordy jesus it's bloody sodium chloride

[@mikeysrose]

All I can hear is Hank Green saying, "EVERYTHING IS CHEMICALS."

[@Rogeryoo]

But what about dihydrogen monoxide? That stuff is crazy, too much of it and you can drown.

[@rat2316]

Uneducated people in US its normal lol

[@Ixidora]

@@Rogeryoo yeah! Dihydrogen Monoxide is terrifying, in a gaseous state it can melt you skin off, in a liquid state it causes swelling and asphyxiation and in a solid state it causes nerve damage and extended exposure can even require amputation due to cell death!!! I feel the need to add this is a joke...

[@Cvs1058]

The acne comment was the wrst for me. People used to tell me i look gross, and i should wash my face more or drink more water. Meanwhile, I just had hormonal acne. I got accutane at 19, and it helped. High school was hel.

[@TheJB2D]

@DoctorMike , you have touched my life TWICE! The first time, you taught me the proper rhythm for chest compressions (Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive [FTW & for the lols]) and I used it to save my roommates life when he had a cardiac event, and NOW for showing me this list of cigarette ingredients. After pausing 8:44 and reading through it, UREA caught my eye (don't ask, I was in the Army. That's all you're gonna get outta me unless we interview each other 😊) and after years of off & on quitting, I'm now done for good. I LOVE YOU, DOC.

[@noneofyourbusiness3288]

A medic recommend tasting pee to me when I was in the military... yeah he was a bit of a weirdo. There is a small tiny bit of truth in that in the past tasting pee was a way to check for diabetes, but now we have superior diagnostic tools than "idk tastes kinda sweet".

[@TerryProthero]

If it's alright with you, I'll just poke my finger and use my digital meter. First, I'm pretty certain it's going to be more accurate. Second, I don't need to taste pee. I see that as a winning situation across the board. But in all seriousness, I think there is a small bit of truth to this. The problem being that you probably wouldn't taste anything in their urine until they had ridiculously high sugar levels. You would want to catch things long before that. And worse still, that doesn't help you with low blood sugar levels. Which are even more dangerous than high blood sugar levels. And on top of all those problems, it takes time for urine to form and be excreted. A blood test will tell what is happening right now rather than being an average of what has been happening over the last several hours.

[@ihuomaotika2656]

What I heard was, if you pee and ants gather around it...then it means that you have diabetes That sounds much better than tasting 😂

[@Shit4Brains456]

@@TerryProthero hes saying when those tools weren't available though?

[@TerryProthero]

@@Shit4Brains456 In that case, you have a serious problem. Because of the reasons I stated. There might be a tiny grain of truth to the idea of tasting the urine. But in the vast majority of cases, it wouldn't help at all. Probably only in the case of someone having extremely high sugar levels. And even then, it's not a precise enough test to allow you to properly treat the person. All you would know is that they are diabetic. It wouldn't tell you how much medication to give them. That's kind of important if you don't want to kill them. So, not really very helpful. You just tasted pee for nothing. Also, what diabetic would have modern medicine for it and not have proper testing equipment? Literally none. Diabetics always have both with them. If they didn't have one, they wouldn't have the other. So, now you tasted pee, found out they are diabetic, and have nothing to treat them with. Again, not very helpful.

[@kmp8563]

My pee SMELLS sweet sometimes because I eat erythritol, a sugar alcohol that gets absorbed and immediately filtered in your kidneys without upregulating insulin production. It tastes like sugar, but it behaves very differently once it enters your body and you pretty much pee it all out lol

[@jennifermasson5125]

Thank you! I was diagnosed at 5 with type 1 diabetes. It took years for my mother to learn that it was NOT her fault. By the way I am 46 now and big reason why is because of all the hard work that my parents did to educate themselves, myself, and those around me.

[@yostick34]

Yes! I'm glad he cleared this up. You don't know how many times I get asked if I "was a fat kid" when I was young, after learning that I'm a T1D

[@hearteyes444mee]

Im so glad that this was cleared. Everyone assumes diabetes is the fault of the person!!! Unless you know what type of diabetes the person has, you can’t completely blame them. However, some parts of T2D are to blame on the person. I appreciate you clearing this up -a fellow T1D

[@Foolish188]

@@hearteyes444mee You do know that you just said people are to blame if they have Type 2.

[@hearteyes444mee]

@@Foolish188 see but normally its because of some lifestyle choices and issues

[@Roseasuko]

Jeeze man did you ever try to take a cold shower? It heals like 80% of all ailments XDDDD

[@thecollectiblecollectabill2298]

I dont use twitter because i always assumed it was stupid people saying stuff like this.

[@moistcena648]

Well yes but most social media is inherently filled with stupid people & even more stupid ideas

[@grabble7605]

Stupid people are proud of their assumptions. Good job.

[@fivepainbbles]

It is

[@harunatsu6756]

You weren't wrong

[@xwtek3505]

You can find idiot people on any social media

[@courtneymilner6062]

I can’t begin to describe the feelings I have gone through with my ADHD diagnosis…I wish more doctors spoke out about ADHD. I personally do believe there is a over abundance of prescription medication but knowing what untreated adhd can do to someone’s life is just as important… on top of the personal emotional process that comes with the diagnosis I’m also fighting a stigma that is much bigger than the sigma was around depression and anxiety and it’s not even a mental Illness. Hopefully there’s more awareness. It maybe one of the most talked about but it’s definitely the least understood.

[@sanity1433]

Props to twitter for making people with very basic health knowledge look like brain surgeons in comparison

[@eacwtc97]

I feel so smart now!

[@allisond.46]

@Bart Dudley Why Walmart?

[@noone-gf5op]

they are truly fighting the good fight

[@plasmolyselie]

lmao

[@HolyMith]

"This man has a subdural haematoma, he's in critical condition we need to operate now!" "But doctor, we have no cold showers free!" "This job never gets easier."

[@lobsters12111]

This was funny, good one lol

[@HolyMith]

@Rocki Raccoon A brain bleed indeed.

[@DarkBlueNutrition]

“Brooooo - show me a study and not just something you said while eating food”. 🤣 😂 Sorry of my life as a Dietitian on the internet. Great video Dr. Mike!

[@hephsmith3738]

Some of these just give me a (figurative) aneurysm. And I'm getting a degree in ENGINEERING.

[@patienceismyrealname]

Fun fact....emergency rooms do have showers, but not for "curing" disease.....mostly for washing off contaminants and the occasional hella nasty patient.

[@TinaDanielsson]

That's just sad 😢 Just think how much faster and better care the remaining 20% would get if the showers were used properly. 😇

[@maddiebaumholser1155]

They made me shower and change clothes to remove the blood when my friend was in involved in a motorcycle crash

[@patienceismyrealname]

@@maddiebaumholser1155 I'm sorry you experienced that. But I am glad they had that insight and got you cleaned up.

[@rosemolloy6717]

The period one makes me so angry. I despise when people say stuff like that.

[@bobbirdsong6825]

Dude had no clue. Blame his shitty sex ed

[@jtplays7411]

Understandable, but imagine if instead of getting angry at someone who lacks experience and information we took the time to present the facts and teach them how things actually work. Then if they continue to say what is absolutely false the anger is justified. You don't get angry at a child when they lack the knowledge we take for granted as adults, so why get mad at an adult who never had a reason to learn about certain topics growing up.

[@rosemolloy6717]

@@jtplays7411 Yeh, your right.

[@Wawagirl17]

@@jtplays7411 I mean, you're definitely not wrong, that is the more rational and fair and healthy approach, educate instead of being enraged. It's just when fellow adults act so CONFIDENT in the stupid statements they make it's difficult not to feel angry. They didn't phrase it as a question, "Wouldn't that encourage girls to get their period in school?" they just flat out said it like it was obvious. Like, have some humility and maybe don't behave like you know everything, when it's clearly the opposite.

[@jtplays7411]

@@Wawagirl17 the sad truth is a lot of people, particularly ones with a lot of influence over the public confidently make statements that can be proven false with a little research. Trouble is people don't like doing the research.

[@marcelbinder2150]

7:08 As a type one diabetic who caught diabetes when he was 16 - THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS YOU, MIKE!

[@coravidae9479]

Right... so do I have to pay to be able to decide on when I get periods or did I miss a side quest to unlock that?

[@ayo69420]

New ability unlocked: Bloody Rain [user may choose at what time and what duration the bleeding will happen] (cooldown: 24 - 29 sec, it may depend of %acc)

[@faerisoul]

As someone with adhd I appreciate the defense of Adderall. Every medicine has potential side effects and can even rarely lead to severe unprecedented reactions. But that doesn't mean those medicines are bad for everyone, and fear mongering only makes the issue worse. It's important that people are aware of the potential side effects and symptoms of severe reactions so they can keep an eye out and make an informed choice on whats best for them. I started taking Strattera (atomoxetine) for my adhd and had such a bad reaction I ended up in the ER, now I take Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) and it works really well for me. I'm happy to tell people about both my experiences with these medicines but my one experience doesn't mean that Strattera is bad for everyone or that Vyvanse will work for everyone.

[@tatiana4050]

What was your reaction to atomoxetine?

[@melissasheppard6674]

Absolutely

[@astronaut517]

I have ADHD and high Functioning autism and I agree

[@faerisoul]

@@tatiana4050 Mainly confusion, and also a feeling of impending doom. I had been on it for 3 days when I started to feel really brain fogged. It was so strange, I had trouble forming thoughts and full sentences. I called my mom and could barely explain to her what was going on. I was also stuttering and sluring my words. She thought I was having a stroke. I think I made it worse by having a panic attack when I realized I couldn't communicate lol. When I got to the ER they said that nothing was physically wrong with me and I just had to wait until the meds left my system. It took like 24-48 hours to feel normal again. I looked it up afterwards and its not a listed side effect but I found other people who had similar reactions.

[@faerisoul]

@@astronaut517 I originally chose to try Strattera because of what people have said about stimulants like Vyvanse and Adderall. But really any medication can have side effects or bad reactions in the right circumstances.

[@narageaedeon7845]

As a person with ADHD I can attest that Adderall does not enhance anger. I have noticed a significant difference in my ability to control my emotions when on Adderall as opposed to not. I am way more likely to be overwhelmed and snap if I’m not medicated. I also believe that as a whole we seriously need to start teaching our own children about their bodies because the schools are obviously failing

[@SugarandSarcasm]

Depends on the school. Like to think mine did well, but then most people in Canada don’t become upset when schools teach sex ed (I'm hoping). I think it should be a mix of schools and parents teaching about anatomy and reproduction. If all else fails, nurses or doctors are usually a good go-to for a rundown.

[@winterharp6549]

Completely true about Adderall I started taking it around twelve when I was just hitting puberty and my impulse control was so much worse but when I started taking it I got so much better. It honestly made me a better person.

[@maybpd]

Same, I'm much calmer with my meds lmao

[@thomasreilly4850]

A lot of non ADHD people in elite universities and in Silicon Valley are taking it as a cognitive enhancer. Elon is a smart guy, he must know that people who actually need the medication react differently in the majority of cases.

[@crcgg9299]

@@thomasreilly4850 yes because drugs have to react a set why it's not like there's something called side effects it could be?

[@Dustin.Born.]

Imagine eating an apple in a cold shower with essential oil body wash. Never dying.

[@Meganomore]

I’ve needed to be on meds for almost 10 years. I got diagnosed later in life bc my parents didn’t want to get me started on meds too early(i was about 13 when i got diagnosed w/ ADD). Now I am about to turn 23 and I cannot imagine my life w/o my meds. It truly helps me and i’m assuming other people as well

[@waasar]

This stupidity can only be expected to escalate further for as long as "educating yourself" just means finding any source that supports your preestablished belief.

[@SugarandSarcasm]

Reputable sources are getting difficult to come by, unfortunately. Cannot control the internet. Or people from publishing terrible books.

[@user-cd4bx6uq1y]

So is with just saying what everybody thinks but in a cool way

[@Evija3000]

Schools should already be teaching early how to evaluate sources.

[@CrouchingGrandpa]

Mike: There's a TON of proteins vegans can eat! Me: Waiting for an exhaustive list of at least 5-10 things. Mike: Beans

[@rhinochris2615]

There are vegan burgers and fake meat

[@avlinrbdig5715]

I heard beans and grains can be nice.. personally I preffer the taste of bacon though

[@maninderkang8025]

brussels sprouts Lentils green peas chickpeas broccoli spinach asparagus artichokes edamame cauliflower kale watercress Most dark green leafy vegetables bean sprouts and of course nuts and seeds fermented soy potatoes if you process carbs well collard greens hubbard squash

[@zanleuxs]

Yeah but beans include a lot of different kinds. I mean, you could also just say meat for animal sources of protein, and it wouldn't sound like a lot of options, until you consider all the types of meat that are available.

[@andreabenton7798]

Bro, idk why but I’m in the mood for some nice White rice with some Beans and a Nicely Fried Pork-chop It Would make my day. Jesus Christ😩

[@mistis419]

i had to read her book in class and never finished it but i’m def gonna be rebuying it!! i loved it and it gave me a different perspective on if i want to be a therapist or not

[@John27686]

As someone who has recently been diagnosed with T1D and have been doing every kind of deep dive into understanding this kind of disorder. Type 2, from what I can tell, is way more tied to genetics than diet contrary to common knowledge than commonly thought and type 1. I'm loving the channel and would usually just defer to you. But this is an area I've been living with in depth for a while and thought I could add to it. thank you for the content you're an absolute god send.

[@natashter]

The page that said running is unhealthy is literally called “Alpha Masculinity” , I honestly wouldn’t expect anything less

[@jmc8076]

More social labels of course. Guess they don’t know all military incl special ops run as part of training and active duty. 😉

[@g.strobl4458]

I think they spelled "toxic" wrong

[@lucadipaolo1997]

@@g.strobl4458 Nope, in this context Alpha and Toxic are pretty much synonyms lmao.

[@aggravatedstrawberry]

@@lucadipaolo1997 theres no such thing as toxic masculinity or feminity, there's just toxic.

[@24yrukdesigner]

It's a shame you match the discriminative feminist stereotype.

[@Ethan-pd4ny]

"this is not a burn, this is light nutrition" oh thank go, i was worried when i got a sunburn do badly that my skin was peeling and turning red and sensitive i thought it was bad, good to know i was receiving "light nutrition"

[@scottbecker4367]

"It's not melanoma. It's involuntary immortality."

[@dstreetz91]

Ahh I'm so happy about the time my legs were locked in place due to severe sunburn in a knees bent forward position that was some amazing nutrition that wasn't at all bad outside of it being painful as hell to just walk up stairs. Need to go to the desert in minimal clothing to get more nutrition /sarcasm

[@GippyHappy]

I got sunburnt on my knees so bad I couldn’t walk, but all along it was actually just the _nutrition._ “This blister here? It’s full of vitamins”

[@byronic-heroine]

The skin cancer means it's working.

[@rominac1389]

They probably also think your skin is detoxing when you have psoriasis.

[@orhied_xd6429]

5:54 thank you doctor Mike Your videos really teaches a lot of people great things. Keep going!

[@meloni6280]

So I'm sitting here getting angry at all this BS but then the period one comes up and I straight up laugh. Bruhhh that's so ridiculous it's not even worth my anger 😂

[@memez_r_life6692]

As a person who has a diabetic friend, the "you're at fault, parents!" approach angers me. She didn't ask to have her pancreas attacked by her own immune system at the age of 2 and neither did her parents!

[@saniyadolan6740]

You must be taking adderall then

[@_lil_lil]

I mean unless they're getting mad at the parents for procreating, which is a can of worms itself.

[@Adam-mv4nz]

i think the person the the tweet thought that because diabetes can be a genetic disease the parents are at fault but most of the time it isn't the case, and if your family has a history of diabetes chances are your children may have it as well

[@tatiana4050]

Type 1 diabetes isn't genetic.

[@Adam-mv4nz]

@@tatiana4050 it can be genetic

[@chiporama]

"What happens on Twitter?" Finally Dr. Mike is asking the real questions

[@justagirl7241]

I had blisters on my neck from when I was working in the garden on some fruits in the summer, I was all covered up except my neck, and to this day I have scars and it was sooo painful. I learned my lesson the hard way please listen to your doctor and use sun protection.

[@Losbolas-]

I find it super infuriating that so many people refuse to see the nuance of stimulant medications. It’s either it’s your only option if you have adhd or it’s terrible drug that doesn’t work for anyone. As someone with adhd it’s exhausting to have this conversation over and over again

[@creationsparadox7930]

I cannot tell you how many times I've heard someone has the "cure" to type 1 diabetes, or if i just changed my diet I'd be fine. Like...do people know what autoimmune disorders even are?

[@elissahunt]

Clearly, they don't have a clue. Perhaps you could get some pamphlets about diabetes from your Dr. to give to anyone who tells you such nonsense.

[@Hosigie]

I have Lupus and Hashimoto's. I've been told to go vegan, to drink water with electrolytes, to go gluten free etc. And as a physicist, I get easily pissed off when I hear people preach about unscientific nonsense.

[@TerryProthero]

@UCCmN4aM8h1sIerGUJmE2ftg Let me clear that up for you. Type 1 diabetes is when your body doesn't produce insulin. Or so little that it might as well be producing none. This is caused by damage to the pancreas from an accident, injury, an autoimmune problem, etc. Type 2 diabetes is a form of diabetes where your body produces a respectable amount of insulin but not quite enough. This is most often the result of insulin resistance. This is a situation where your body doesn't use insulin as efficiently as a normal person. Some thin people have type 2 diabetes, but it's far more common in obese people later in life. Let's say 40+ years in age. For this reason, people with type 1 diabetes always need to be on medication whereas that may or may not be the case with type 2 diabetes. Mostly because type 2 diabetes often responds well to losing weight and improvements to a person's diet. In my case, for instance, I can keep mine under control with my diet. And if I were to lose enough weight, my numbers might return to normal levels. So far I have seen an improvement by just losing 20 or 30 pounds. I have about 100 more to go. And keep in mind that I'm a pretty mild case even with being 51 and morbidly obese. Basically, type 2 diabetes tends to be less serious of a condition and is more easily treatable. But if left untreated, it can get ugly as well. As in going blind and body parts turning gangrene and needing to be amputated kind of ugly.

[@johndododoe1411]

@@TerryProthero I wonder how many of those additional problems (feet, eyes etc.) apply only to type 2, and if type 1 patients waste time constantly combating those risks. Then of cause there's the P cancer that causes late life type 1 with lots of other symptoms, including death.

[@TerryProthero]

The problem is that there are a lot of people who don't know the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can be treated by losing weight and/or changes in diet. When my AIC got to 6.9, my doctor insisted on putting me on diabetic medication. I told him no. And then over the next few months I changed my diet and lost about 20 pounds. With no medication, my AIC dropped to 6.2. Then over the next few months it dropped to 6.0. I later found that the AIC goal for a diabetic as anything under 7.0. So he should never have been pushing medication on me in the first place. It takes work, but my sugar levels are extremely well controlled just with diet. Better, in fact, than what would be possible with medication.

[@karacoop]

As a mom of a child who needs adderall, thank you for this video Doctor Mike!

[@zuludude2]

As someone who was prescribed adderall in middle-highschool, I hated it. After being on it for a couple months I refused to take any more because of how bad it made me feel. Sleepy, lethargic, no appetite, constantly feeling off balance, the list goes on. I'm glad it works for your kid, but there are problems both with how many issues it can cause, and how often they prescribe it when not needed.

[@zachblack6318]

I'd be careful and stop if it suppresses their appetite too much or makes them too lethargic

[@keatonpotatoes4552]

@@zuludude2 ok, but every person is different and there are lots of alternatives that can be explored if one medication doesn't work. It sucks that you had a bad experience with it, but that doesn't mean everyone will have the same experience.

[@unavailableusername9694]

Why not just give your kid Meth?

[@cyberneticfish8086]

@@zuludude2 that's why you're supposed to talk with your doctor when a medication doesn't work.

[@Jelly.Fish1212]

4:30 The first thing my brain thought of was the "Why are you running?" meme

[@dan_936]

lmao same tho

[@starlaaster523]

I dealt with hormonal acne as a teen. Tried everything and my brother just had to start washing his face with acne face wash to fix his. I tried everything under the sun but with pmdd there wasn't much I could do.

[@LeonSKennedysHoe]

doctor mike, thank you so much for speaking about adderall in a positive light. i’m a 25 year old adult woman trying to get an ADHD diagnosis. i’ve been trying for two years to find a professional who will believe me. i have all the symptoms in the DSM-V, but for some reason, since i was good in school (until high school and college), i can’t *possibly* have it. the stigma around ADHD and adderall/stimulants needs to end.

[@Oyashirosamananodesu]

I feel you. I hope you find a psychiatrist who’s willing to actually listen to you! I had a similar struggle, I tried to get my diagnosis at age 19, after observing multiple classmates who also had adhd and reading up on it. I brought my school reports from my elementary school to my therapist at the time and asked them to look at it and reconsider the autism diagnosis they gave me, because there were no indications for autism to be found in the teachers’ notes, rather strong evidence for me having adhd instead (two psychiatrists confirmed this for me). But they refused to look at it because they were so convinced that I was on the spectrum solely based on the fact that I played online games with childhood friends as a way to hang out with them because my parents were super strict at the time and only let me out to either go to therapy or to school. And also because adhd is exclusively a little boy disease 🤪

[@shadebinder3599]

A psychiatric nurse can also diagnose adhd and prescribe adhd meds FYI and they're easier to find plus cheaper if youre paying out of pocket

[@LeonSKennedysHoe]

@@CrackedRackOfficial i’ve tried it before and it really helped! so weird how doctors either push it or are very against prescribing it 🥲

[@lachlanmclennan2188]

The stigma exists because it's an amphetamine and really shouldn't be prescribed at all. I have severe ADHD and am so thankful I was never exposed to stimulants. Please watch the documentary "Take your pills"

[@LeonSKennedysHoe]

@@lachlanmclennan2188 what works for some people won’t work for others and thats okay. like i said, the stigma needs to end around this potentially lifesaving medication

[@juliafuentes8994]

I got diabetes when I was 3 years old and when the post came up saying it’s the parents fault, I literally had to walk away so I did not break my phone. It’s sad how much false info people put on the internet 😔

[@RishabhTatiraju]

5:43 omg the amount of times I've heard this from people! I suffered from grade 4 cystic acne throughout my teenage and in the early twenties, and people had all sorts of "suggestions" for me - you might not be washing well, keep a good hygeine. When I told them I kept separate towels for my face and body, and I was doing a salicylic acid face wash regime, they thought I was making it up, or if they believed in me they'd think I'm doing it wrong / not following it. In the end, a visit to the dermatologist and accutane worked, not unsolicited advice from people who like poking their noses into people's lifestyle. Its also sad that people do this on a regular basis, my fight with acne and the remarks that people gave to me have had a considerable impact on my self esteem and mental health while growing up. It's not something people should go through, especially budding teenagers.

[@dragoncubes1074]

You are a breath of fresh air. You're intelligent, witty, articulate and handsome. Thanks for posting these vids. Cheers from Australia.

[@glamoroussunset5361]

I'm a chubby muffin and I have no delusions about "my organs having much more space now" just because I went up a few dress sizes. These misinformations have me dying lmao...."I'm not fat, my organs just need more space" 🤣🤣

[@TakecenterStage]

First of all, calling yourself a chubby muffin was very wholesome and cute 💛 Secondly, I'm so glad you brought this up because I just couldn't rationalize how they thought fat would create more space. Like do they think it's hollow?? Or a balloon??

[@LycanKai14]

What exactly do they think fat is? Empty space? That was one of the more ridiculous ones.

[@ErebosGR]

The most dangerous form of fat deposits are visceral fat (as opposed to subcutaneous fat) because it collects around the organs (most importantly the liver). So, not only it doesn't "create" empty space, it actually takes up space.

[@jblyon2]

@@LycanKai14 Well duh. Empty space is heavy. Everyone knows that! Haha

[@alecrechtiene558]

I’m not fat, I’m big boned

[@type.one.tess23]

I'm a Type 1 Diabetic, diagnosed at age 2. I'd never even eaten ice cream before I was diagnosed. The amount of times I've been asked if I was unhealthy or obese as a child is unreal. I, nor my parents, could control the fact that the insulin producing part of my pancreas crapped out lol.

[@Wawagirl17]

Geez, I thought everybody knew the difference between Type 1 & Type 2 Diabeties. Then again, that was before I knew there were folks who thought it was healthy to never pee, and that women can control when we bleed.

[@wades623]

People are stupid, I've been ignored just because I have it too

[@leerothman7570]

Oh man you gave me the best laugh of the day which I KNOW is healthy. Thanks for your channel

[@TkyoJedi]

NoooOo! I wanted more of these! This was too short!

[@adoragrayskull6466]

9:05 “What is- what happens on Twitter?” If only anyone knew 😭

[@TunaPetunia456]

Twitter is just a terrible place

[@autumnr0se]

really felt the acne one, because I have tons of friends who always have the most beautiful and clearest skin. I will say I have clear skin a lot of the time until my hormones are at their worst. It doesn’t matter how much water I consume or what I eat, it’ll be terrible and I wish I had my friends skin who’s never broken out

[@ilovecows867]

yes same 😭

[@GippyHappy]

I feel ya on that one

[@queenofqueen-4598]

I feel you been struggling since fifth grade going on senior year of high school

[@j3nn1987]

I WISH eating a cookie was good for me and could curb my appetite! 🤣🤣🤣

[@horsecrazy4978]

As a person with a vitamin D deficiency I am now going to look at my light therapy from now on as my photosynthesizing time. Thanks Dr. Mike!

[@zuzukris4952]

That ad with the cookie was real. It was from the late ‘60s. There were a ton of adds from the ‘50s and ‘60s that encouraged people to eat and/or drink sugar as a way to keep up energy, and help speed up metabolism. It was crazy! I remember my mother eating a Baby Ruth almost every day at the same time, because she believed those adds and HER DOCTOR who told her it was a healthy way to keep up mid-day energy slumps! They told her that the dextrose was what her body needed for energy. Eating a cookie an hour before lunch became a staple in many offices across the country!

[@DrGregoryHouseIT]

Here in Italy we had ads promoting sugar for diet until the 80s.

[@zuzukris4952]

@@DrGregoryHouseIT It’s so crazy how many health care professionals promoted that for decades!

[@angelachouinard4581]

@@zuzukris4952 Yeah and look back at the ads with doctors promoting cigarettes too.

[@izzatihassan1475]

back when I was still working there's a huge cookie jar in our office, and a bunch more in the pantry to keep sluggishness at bay. No surprise I was overweight then! Quit my job and my weight went back to normal!

[@byuftbl]

We’ve learned a lot more about the body and medicine since then for sure. Literally no legit doctor would ever tell anyone to eat more sugar

[@asl4life443]

Imagine if you, as an adult, have ADHD and you need adderall. I can't believe that doctors, even so-called "ADHD SPECIALISTS" think that adults can't have ADHD! Getting medicated is super hard as an adult, so let's represent!

[@kylacook9333]

It's horrible how difficult it is for people to get diagnosed as they get older. Especially women. I know my brother was diagnosed when he was quite young and I'm just now starting the process of getting diagnosed. I also hate the stigma around getting medication for adhd. If Adderall is what helps for someone they shouldn't be judged for it

[@erinaustin2157]

My doctor kept trying to say, “Your not in school, so why do you need it to work all day” 🔥🔥🔥. I enlightened him 😝. 1 way to explain, How would you be able to do your job, and live life, if your brain only worked “Part of the day”. Lmk how well that would work for you. I dare you, go try it!!! 😂😂🤦‍♀️🙄🔥🔥

[@kikicogger2284]

@@erinaustin2157 Especially since ADHD can also affect relationships! Impulsivity, which is a very common symptom, can lead to fiscal trouble as well as dangerous lifestyle choices (drug use, unprotected sex, etc.)

[@1994AustinSmith]

I don't have to imagine.

[@foxinabox5103]

@@kikicogger2284 even if you didn't work, driving can be dangerous as well. Especially when im stressed out, the symptoms will amplify by 2-3X. Driving while half of your brain wandering everywhere is dangerous, oh wow what a surprise :)

[@eMDTee]

I’m so happy NZ made period products free in schools! I’m glad kids don’t have to worry about it now!

[@quinn3115]

Thank you for stopping some medical misinformation!!❤

[@lizjohnson2283]

About the sunburn thing: I got ONE sunburn (2 hours outside, in and out of the shade, I put on spf) that burned so bad it started to look like the picture he put up. I still have skin damage. This was last August. You can STILL see the part of my shoulder that burned. Not sure if it’s connected, but I now have a lot of break outs in that location. Just wear better sunscreen, reapply often, and make sure you’re paying attention to your skin

[@nbassasin8092]

I believe it is connected to some extent atleast, I mean it does make sense 😅

[@averybartlett4053]

I got really badly sunburned by accident and it left scarring on my shoulders from the blisters 😩

[@46tearsforyou]

Yep its connected! I got a bad blistering sunburn on my chest and get little red bumps on my chest all the time now. I can only prevent them if I'm doing a rigorous exfoliation and moisturizing routine with retinol.

[@Waspinmymind]

Same, forgot my nose. And now it’s just prone to all my break outs.

[@00kidney]

Thank you Dr. Mike for shedding light on serious medical issues in a fun and entertaining way! Social media are becoming dangerous when it comes to misinformation and it's great to hear a knowledgeable opinion once in a while!

[@icy_fire4080]

*is

[@quxrrixx]

Bro when he was talking about washing your hands I said in our school the first sink doesn’t work the second sink leads to floods the third skink lifts up so it dosent won’t other so we are forced to only use hand sanitizer

[@KB-ke3fi]

Twitter should be banned.

[@getfriday5980]

3:29 me having hand wash phobia at the moment bc my hands are EXTREMELY dry my phone sometimes doesn’t even notice I’m trying to use the touchscreen

[@carolynmacdonald7024]

Lol. I could tell towards the end of the video he was just giving up 🤣 That's how I felt. It's like "Wow fuck this. People must be just saying shit to stir the pot. They can't really be that stupid, can they?"

[@WolfQveen]

I'm vitamin D deficient and a lot of people just tell me to go outside more.... I could be outside nearly all day (Like I was at my old job) and my levels never changed. I was told to take vitamin D every single day and now I'm a lot better Edit: I also burn easily and sunscreen has never worked for me, I have a mostly irish heritage so that makes sense

[@motherlove202]

I'm vitamin D deficient as well and have to take supplements. My doctor told me that it's due to my darker skin tone that I can't absorb what's needed for my body to make it

[@KytexEdits]

In which days did you feel improvements? I'm asking because I have lots of fatigue, muscle aches, feeling mentally slow and depressed-ish. My results were low but there are also other possible explanations in my case (other conditions).

[@xDarkTrinityx]

Yes, my doctor mentioned it's very common in the northern hemisphere to be Vitamin D deficient due to less daylight especially in winter.

[@jarskil8862]

I was so white after long winter, that it literally hurt to watch my arm under the first spring sun 😅

[@jarskil8862]

@@xDarkTrinityx In Finland they battle this, by adding vitamin D literally on everything. You example pretty much cannot buy milk which does not have D-vitamin added in it.

[@guts60]

I’ve noticed, across many High Schools, that health/sexEd class isn’t a required class to take. Some still do but a lot don’t. You don’t need the health credit. I didn’t take any sex education classes. I am only knowledgeable because my household had more females than males. I saw tampons and pads a lot growing up, just seeing them under the sink or in the trash. My parents had trouble explaining it, but my older sisters didn’t hold back. However, these men who believe that women can choose the exact moment they have a period never learned growing up. It ain’t their fault. Blame the schools for not teaching them, blame the mom/parents for not teaching them, and/or blame the fact that topics on periods and feminine products such as tampons and pads are considered taboo, especially when trying to explain it to men.

[@e.m.rivera8948]

totally agree. i grew up in Guatemala and went to a small, private Christian school (not rich 😅). they did not hold back on sex ed. in 6th grade theyd taught us about periods, so when i got it in 7th grade i didnt freak out and knew exactly what to do, and by 8th grade we knew everything we needed to know about the reproductive system, sexual urges, etc, so we knew how sex worked and everything. and my parents explained to me when i was a child (still didnt understand squat until i was older so no impact anyway lol) and whenever i had questions as i got older they never hid anything. they knew i had to know all this and that i was growing up, so they explained everything in full. which is why i understood all the innuendos in Seinfeld 🤣 i really wish my country were the same 😒

[@barchelainjoseph4346]

I’m in New York and you need health credits to graduate

[@guts60]

@@barchelainjoseph4346 Ah, then you’ve proven me to be partly wrong.

[@GippyHappy]

I don’t blame people for not knowing things but I do think if you don’t know things you should not go around pretending that you do Like, why would you just assume women choose to have their period in the middle of class, that doesn’t even make sense

[@JackieOwl94]

My dad had that belief and yelled at me for having my first period as if I had stopped being toilet trained. Shortly after, my ex-stepmom showed up in my life and gave him a serious lecture.

[@CalifornianCuttlefish]

Great Video! *these takes are both angering and ridiculous*

[@AngelicusImmortus]

I love the well controlled frustration/anger

[@Weaponsandarmor]

It's not belly fat... It's a protective coating so things I bump into don't break from touching my rock hard abs... at least according to what my dad used to say

[@Jixsurez]

That's correct! There are linings that separate the bodily cavities as well as the organs. The pleura surrounds lungs, the pericardium surrounds the heart, and the pericardium separates the abdominal cavity from the chest cavity. These membranes serve the purpose that our organs don't suffer friction. When there is a problem with the pericardium you can get a hernia.

[@nbassasin8092]

you are actually partially right. Im sorry in advance if my translation is bad since i study these things in my own language and latin, and Im translating it to english rn, but you have what is called visceral fat and the subcutaneouss fat. so in a sense, you do have a layer of fat that is protective coating for organs, but that fat does not make you have a belly like the tweet suggests, that is the subcutaneous one

[@Jixsurez]

@@nbassasin8092 You reminded me! Thank you for that. I haven't taken anatomy in years since changing to an it major. That info was tickling in the back of my head. We do need *some* fat to survive (this is part of why eating disorders are so dangerous) body builders can have a struggle with balancing fat and muscle in their body too. 6% body fat for men and 16% body fat for women is the lowest you can go before you become unhealthy. Of course the normal percentage for the average person is a bit higher (but no where around the person who made the tweet lol).

[@jb6712]

Works for me---because I have a LOT of that particular padding on my short self!

[@pembrokelove]

“Germs do not cause disease.” Dr. Mike: “Is that a hill you want to die on?” Me: “well, I mean… whether they *want* to or not, they’re gonna.”

[@randomstuff7668]

69th like😏

[@pembrokelove]

@@randomstuff7668 nice.

[@RBRB431]

I was waiting for a "Germs don't kill people..." joke

[@lonewuhf]

I guess that depends on what germs are up on that hill.

[@razersparkprime9143]

7:00 when I was in year 4 or so I camped next to a lake. We where going on someone's boat for little in middle of day and remember it being extremely sunny/hot. Aussie weather. I got really burnt on my arms. Like I had blister but from what I can remember they where gigantic. Like 2-3cm accross approximately can't give accurate number because was a long time ago and was much smaller back then. It sucked, I was so worried and also self conscious of the appearance of the blisters. Never happen again so far, sunscreen is good just need to remember to wear and reapply. Just yesterday I was at a beach for a few hour and go a little sunburnt on face. So need to definitely be smart and slip and slop the sunscreen on more often. Thanks great vid. 👍

[@hazyday8736]

Thanks Dr Mike, love ya