Letters: Give Trump a chance

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Whatever happened to democracy? Why can we not give Donald Trump a chance to prove his worth?

I was disappointed with the result of our local body elections, but the people had spoken and that was that.

Give the man a go before condemning him.

A.N CHRISTIE
Rotorua

Your correspondent Jim Adams' rather naive admiration for President Elect Donald Trump made me smIle (November 15).

Especially the statement "he seems to care".

If Mr Trump is such an admirable man, one wonders why, the day after the election, reports flooded in of racial slurs, harassment, and personal threats against gay and African-American people.

Why, if he is such a caring man, is there an unprecedented desire on the part of huge numbers of Americans, to leave the country of their birth?

Why, moreover, is a massive protest march currently being organised, to coincide with the day of Mr Trump's inauguration as President, by over a million American women, in many states all over the country?

In the words of the Senate Minority Leader, Democrat Harry Reid, Trump has "emboldened the forces of hatred and bigotry in America".

In my view, America appears to be entering a new Dark Age, from which it may take decades, if ever, to emerge.

JACKIE EVANS
Rotorua

There is a distinct difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. In my view this was not made clear in the article in the Daily Post (November 15).

Type 1 is an auto-immune condition in which the body attacks the pancreatic cells which make insulin. The body does not produce insulin which results in high blood sugar levels.

It is a chronic condition which cannot be prevented but can be managed through a combination of medication, healthy food choices and exercise. Currently there is no cure for Type 1. Factors contributing to a person developing Type 1 diabetes include genetics and exposure to certain viruses.

Type 2 is a condition in which the body isn't able to use insulin properly, resulting in high blood glucose levels. The pancreas in people with Type 2 is able to make insulin, but the body doesn't respond to insulin the way it should.

Most type 2 diabetes is preventable if a person keeps a healthy body weight, eats healthy foods and exercises regularly.

Type 2 occurs most often in adulthood; however increasing numbers of young people are being diagnosed. This can be attributed to lifestyle factors and the increasing incidence of obesity.

With good management blood glucose levels in Type 2 may go down to normal. This does not mean the person is cured but shows the treatment plan is working.

It is important to distinguish between the two types of diabetes.

BARBARA JENKS
Rotorua