The James Bond Film: The Spy Who Loved Me

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I. Finding out about suffering from a serious illness can be upsetting, shocking, and overwhelming, and people often ask themselves questions such as “Why me?”,” What is my future going to be like?” There is no right or wrong way to react to the diagnosis provided by the physician. Some people go silent, because they can’t believe what they are hearing and they don’t know what to say or do, others feel emotional, and some become angry and scared. The endocrine disorders are common, and it is not surprising that famous people suffer from them too, and despite them they were still able to accomplish great things or they even help them. Successful stories of famous people can serve as sources of encouragement and give hope to people suffering …show more content…

Acromegaly syndrome is caused by excess production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland after epiphyseal plate closure.
Jay Cutler, the Chicago Bear NFL quarterback in 2008 developed type 1 diabetes -chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin, needed to allow glucose to enter cells to produce energy. Cutler is using his sport status to spread an important message to young people with the same disease, that they can live with the disease and still live the life they want. Famous NFL player visit hospitals across the country to meet with families affected by diabetes, as well as funds diabetes camp …show more content…

All individuals mentioned above are great models of overcoming health issues, still leaving a successful life, and they should serve as a great example to all. In my opinion, nowadays people are more understanding, supportive and tolerant when it comes to those, who suffers from a variety of disorders, especially the ones affecting appearance. The reason for that is our access to information and education. “Dwarfs” and “giants” are not being treated like freak of nature, and do not cause fear, simply because we better understand the reason why they look differently, as well as we try to acknowledge feelings and emotions that comes with certain disorders. Of course, I do understand, that there are and there will be some immature individuals, making fun of sick people or treat them with discussed, either due to their own problems, lack of proper education or pure

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