Buddy, someone who understands?

[kerry-berry]

Hey.

I'm a 19 year old female and I've had type 1 diabetes since I was just 3. I would be lying to say that it's been easy- it hasn't. Sometimes it gets really hard, the restrictions, the constant checking blood sugars, the injections and the "what's that you're doing" from friends/colleagues. As I get older, I feel like none of my friends or family REALLY understand what it feels like, even the little things we diabetics deal with. I was hoping that there'd be someone on here of a similar age who would be interested in being a buddy of sorts or something. Someone to listen/share/give rants and advice? It'd be nice to talk to someone who's been through it all and completely understands how it feels!

Let me know!
Thanks.

 

[Lucypieee]

Hey.

I'm a 19 year old female and I've had type 1 diabetes since I was just 3. I would be lying to say that it's been easy- it hasn't. Sometimes it gets really hard, the restrictions, the constant checking blood sugars, the injections and the "what's that you're doing" from friends/colleagues. As I get older, I feel like none of my friends or family REALLY understand what it feels like, even the little things we diabetics deal with. I was hoping that there'd be someone on here of a similar age who would be interested in being a buddy of sorts or something. Someone to listen/share/give rants and advice? It'd be nice to talk to someone who's been through it all and completely understands how it feels!

Let me know!
Thanks.

Hi Kerry,

I'm more than happy to lend an ear and rant myself! I'm 23, diabetic for 15 years, since the age of 8. I feel fairly comfortable in saying I've been through and awful lot with my diabetes.

Lucy