James Garrow, city health department spokesperson, said efforts are being made to apologize for any hurt feelings, as well as to thank commenters for helping to clarify the difference between Type 1 and 2 diabetes.
However, Garrow said, “Nearly every comment that we’ve received has been appreciative of the underlying goal of the campaign: to fight childhood obesity.”
https://www.inquirer.com/health/sugary-snacks-obesity-diabetes-parents-billboards-ads-20190723.html
By Rita Giordano
NBC10
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health apologized for “any hurt” that the campaign caused. He also stated that the campaign was focused on Type 2 diabetes rather than Type 1.
“Given that 17% of children in Philadelphia today are overweight and 22% are obese, which is a sign that they are already at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes, we felt that something had to be done,” the spokesperson wrote.
By David Chang and Keith Jones
Fox29
Health officials say they apologize to anyone who is offended by the language on the billboards. They say the focus is on childhood obesity and its connection to diabetes.
https://www.fox29.com/news/billboard-carries-controversial-message-on-diabetes
By Dave Kinchen
The Collected Works of Jim Garrow 