- Messages
- 27
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
I have been recently diagnosed and although I am coping with it okay I am having some difficulties.
One of my main issues is the 'Are you allowed that?' or 'Are you sure you should be doing that?'. I know I have to adopt a healthy diet and that's why I am not eating like I used to but I would like people to take a minute and stop being a tad patronising.
One of the other issues I am struggling with is that I am 23 and want to be able to go places without publicising that I am Diabetic or if it has to be known, making it a bit more fun. I was wondering if those people of a similar age could help me with finding an insulin pen case that isn't plain, something with a bit of colour and character? Does this type of thing exist.
Finally, I am wondering how others deal with jokes being made about the condition in their direction? I am normally okay with the jokes but I do have down moments. There are some times when I am struggling with coming to terms with the condition and therefore don't appreciate the jokes I receive in the workplace. I try and take comments in good humour and I have no doubt that in the near future I will fully accept my new condition and be able to take the jokes and have a laugh with the guys as I know it is not meant in malice.
Many thanks in advance to any replies.
One of my main issues is the 'Are you allowed that?' or 'Are you sure you should be doing that?'. I know I have to adopt a healthy diet and that's why I am not eating like I used to but I would like people to take a minute and stop being a tad patronising.
One of the other issues I am struggling with is that I am 23 and want to be able to go places without publicising that I am Diabetic or if it has to be known, making it a bit more fun. I was wondering if those people of a similar age could help me with finding an insulin pen case that isn't plain, something with a bit of colour and character? Does this type of thing exist.
Finally, I am wondering how others deal with jokes being made about the condition in their direction? I am normally okay with the jokes but I do have down moments. There are some times when I am struggling with coming to terms with the condition and therefore don't appreciate the jokes I receive in the workplace. I try and take comments in good humour and I have no doubt that in the near future I will fully accept my new condition and be able to take the jokes and have a laugh with the guys as I know it is not meant in malice.
Many thanks in advance to any replies.