Hi Barbie,
Im sorry that you are where you are, and i really hope you come back and read your replies,
I really can feel your anger , Ive been T1 for 2 years and although i am older than you, ( my youngest son is 15) and belive me its no better
I went though emotional hell for 1 year, and put my family on the line , and even nearly walked out of my marriage after 27 years and 4 childern , I thought the rest of the world was s**t and had a problem, when really the fact was it was just me making adjustments to controlled BG and insulin,
Its not a nice place that your in, but remember that there are many far worse off than us, my 27year old neices boyfriend of 7 years, sadly passed away 18months ago after getting lukemia, now that really is the pits,
We only have to put up with this as its only really and inconveinience to life, just one more challenge being thown at us on our journey
Please understand that we are all on this forum as we are all in the same boat, and we all want you to stay fit and well,
But in order to do that you must take control of your own destiny,
NEVER EVER take you eye off the ball , as it will only come and bite you when your not looking,
Keep your BG in range, and test before and after meals, and before bed,
If your not sure ASK, theres always someone to talk too, your not alone, although it can feel like that for a while
Your mum is probably really scarred for you , go and give her a big hug,
YOU HAVE THE ABILITY TO CONTROL IT, DONT LET IT CONTROL YOU ,
If you follow the guide lines there isnt anything that you cant do with the necessary determination,
Those who do live generally a long and healthy life, Many of those who dont end up with serious complications a few years down the line,
i wont pretend that is easy but i wont be beaten ,
I can still have a drink in moderation,
I can still go out and party till 5 am , sometimes!!
not sure about tats and peicings, not really my thing,
But i do take part in some high adreanalin and dangerous sports, My doctor said that i am far more at risk from them than i will be from diabeties ,
I hope you can gleen some help here ,
Please stay healthy , and enjoy life, you have such a long way to go,
I was talking to some one who was 81 years old not long ago,
He was diagnosed T1 when he was 5,
He is still up beat and living life to the full, although in his words, " old age is the real problem, my body just doesnt work the same as it did before, but I still have a scotch every day and go for a walk ,"
His words gave me real encoragement,
Take Care,
Paul