Why is Diabetes so misconstrued by the media - see examples.?

I know what you mean. I have been diabetic for seven years, and it gets aggravating when people have no clue what they are talking about. People will see me eat a piece of candy and they will freak out, and be like, "why are you eating that, you can't have that" lol. I take 1 unit of insulin for every 10 carbs, and as long as I apply it, i'll be fine.