Hi willow.
I was diagnosed with type 1 at the age of 12. At first I did everything you were told to do ... took injections testing blood glucose etc .... mid teens I became a bit of a rebel and decided it wasn't worth it. Became ignorant of the fact I was diabetic. Ignored blood glucose testing and to some degree injections.
I realised pretty quickly that this wasn't helpful. Ignoring it didn't work it just made me feel rotten and fatigued.
I sorted myself out (a lot of hard work) and although results aren't precisely where I want to be they are amazingly better.
I'm now 30 have been to uni trained as a nurse. I have since undertaken a masters degree and have worked my way up in my career.
The only time it has stopped me is when I have allowed it to get the better of me. It's not easy and it can feel like a real roller coaster at times but you will get there. Unfortunately my rebellious times have left me with kidney and eye troubles related to the diabetes.
I know sometimes you have to learn from your own mistakes but please stay strong and keep working hard at it. Keep yourself well and enjoy what life has to offer.
See if you can find a school friend that has diabetes that you could have regular moaning or chat sessions with
You may find that your diabetes centre has a list of t1 diabetics who are willing to buddy up for support.
Keep your head high. Ensure when taking exams you have all the appropriate things with you such as glucose tabs (I went hypo in my French gcse and dropped my pen on the floor promptly following it lol)
By all means when low or needing extra support (not parent focussed) type a new post, have a rant. Point is we keep supporting each other. Xxxxxx