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<blockquote data-quote="UK T1" data-source="post: 2391434" data-attributes="member: 503751"><p>Hi and welcome. Sorry to hear about this, but know that neither you nor her are alone. As has been said, many struggle and I struggled at her age especially as it is an age where you start seeing your friends being given more 'freedom' and being able to act in a carefree way, but it feels like you can never have that luxury. I'd say you can! One thing I always strongly stick by is that type 1 diabetics might have to be slightly more organised, but there is no reason why type 1 should hold anyone back. </p><p></p><p>I'd encourage you to contact her clinic as a matter of urgency and see if they have any counselling sessions. I know mine do ones for all ages. If they're not that helpful perhaps see if there is another clinic you can switch to. Different hospital teams can have completely different approaches and you might find she 'gels' better with a different team. They might be able to put her in touch with other type 1s her age too. </p><p></p><p>It is easy to feel judged, but I'm sure that is the last thing you're wanting her to feel. I'm also sure you are, but it will mean a lot if you're constantly making it clear you're there for her. From a safeguarding point of view refusing to take insulin is a form of self harm, so please do act quickly as it can unfortunately take a little while to be at the top of referral waiting lists. </p><p></p><p>As for testing, she should be eligible for the Libre 2 on prescription, her clinic or GP can prescribe. I hate finger prick testing and always have, and this had made life so much easier!! Apply once every two weeks, app on phone to scan sensor, no more fingers like pin cushions, brilliant! I hope this helps a little, wishing you both well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UK T1, post: 2391434, member: 503751"] Hi and welcome. Sorry to hear about this, but know that neither you nor her are alone. As has been said, many struggle and I struggled at her age especially as it is an age where you start seeing your friends being given more 'freedom' and being able to act in a carefree way, but it feels like you can never have that luxury. I'd say you can! One thing I always strongly stick by is that type 1 diabetics might have to be slightly more organised, but there is no reason why type 1 should hold anyone back. I'd encourage you to contact her clinic as a matter of urgency and see if they have any counselling sessions. I know mine do ones for all ages. If they're not that helpful perhaps see if there is another clinic you can switch to. Different hospital teams can have completely different approaches and you might find she 'gels' better with a different team. They might be able to put her in touch with other type 1s her age too. It is easy to feel judged, but I'm sure that is the last thing you're wanting her to feel. I'm also sure you are, but it will mean a lot if you're constantly making it clear you're there for her. From a safeguarding point of view refusing to take insulin is a form of self harm, so please do act quickly as it can unfortunately take a little while to be at the top of referral waiting lists. As for testing, she should be eligible for the Libre 2 on prescription, her clinic or GP can prescribe. I hate finger prick testing and always have, and this had made life so much easier!! Apply once every two weeks, app on phone to scan sensor, no more fingers like pin cushions, brilliant! I hope this helps a little, wishing you both well. [/QUOTE]
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