What type?

I don't generally share I am diabetic only close friends know. In general most people (I think) do not share thier woes with the whole world. When acquaintances or even strangers find out the first question is "what type"? I'm just curious as to why, generally people ask and have some negative commentary about type 2 diabetics and feel sorry for me if it is type 1. So much misinformation out there --just opening a dialogue about helping non diabetics understand more about it. Or in a dinner or social atmosphere being told I"oh how can you eat that" or "no dessert for you!" Or " that's impossible you're skinny!" Hmmm. Thoughts?