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<blockquote data-quote="donnellysdogs" data-source="post: 659229" data-attributes="member: 17713"><p>These are teen diabetic etiquette, but some are very true for kids of any age.</p><p></p><p>Especially the last one. It reminded me that when I spoke to my mum after 30 years of taking her concerns.. I told her that "i'm not your diabetic child... I'm your child foremost and you have always added diabetic in....</p><p></p><p>You do have to let your children be able to speak to you without "whats your levels", have you tested, you can't have that... </p><p></p><p>Rather than at a table and saying test for example, watch and if they don't test and inject... Try saying you need them in bedroom after eating and saying quietly.. I didnt see you test or inject... And gently ask why.. But don't do it at the table...</p><p></p><p>I know their levels will go up, but if they start to know its going to be a fight pre dinner about testing it just highlights they are different.</p><p></p><p>If they are with other children playing, don't go to them infront of the children and say "you need to eat, test etc". Just ask if they could help you with something... Don't highlight they are different.</p><p></p><p>Don't make a point if they want a sleepover at friends that you will have to check that their parents can handle the diabetes. Don't mention it to them, just quietly check with the parents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donnellysdogs, post: 659229, member: 17713"] These are teen diabetic etiquette, but some are very true for kids of any age. Especially the last one. It reminded me that when I spoke to my mum after 30 years of taking her concerns.. I told her that "i'm not your diabetic child... I'm your child foremost and you have always added diabetic in.... You do have to let your children be able to speak to you without "whats your levels", have you tested, you can't have that... Rather than at a table and saying test for example, watch and if they don't test and inject... Try saying you need them in bedroom after eating and saying quietly.. I didnt see you test or inject... And gently ask why.. But don't do it at the table... I know their levels will go up, but if they start to know its going to be a fight pre dinner about testing it just highlights they are different. If they are with other children playing, don't go to them infront of the children and say "you need to eat, test etc". Just ask if they could help you with something... Don't highlight they are different. Don't make a point if they want a sleepover at friends that you will have to check that their parents can handle the diabetes. Don't mention it to them, just quietly check with the parents. [/QUOTE]
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