{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/783495.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":783495,"attributes":{"action":"Rename “type 1 diabetes” to “Banting’s Disease”","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.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":11,"created_at":"2026-10-01T17:58:06.493Z","updated_at":"2026-10-12T10:34:21.474Z","rejected_at":"2026-10-12T10:34:13.651Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-10-01T20:12:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Medical terminology and clinical classification are matters for organisations such as the NHS, NICE, professional medical bodies and international health organisations rather than the UK Government."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}