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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1863138"><p>Hi [USER=171436]@banana2000[/USER] </p><p></p><p>In hindsight, being a teenager can suck. Without diabetes it is a roller coaster as you have the stress of exams and fitting in whilst really discovering yourself and having extra hormones floating around. </p><p>Unfortunately, often part of fitting in is not admitting you are struggling because you think everyone else is having fun, having no trouble coping and don't want your problems.</p><p>Then you add diabetes to the mix with the added stress it can bring (especially as all the stress i mentioned previously makes it even harder to manage you diabetes. And, it is probably the time when your parents are letting go and leaving you to do more of your diabetes management. </p><p></p><p>Ok, so that doesn't sound great. But what it means is that you are not alone - most people of your age, regardless of diabetes, are struggling some way. And, you are not the only 18 year old person with type 1 diabetes. </p><p></p><p>Like the other replies, I am an "oldie" (although, I try not to tell many people that too often <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) and I was lucky to be diagnosed with type 1 later in life. However, it can still be very stressful and make me want to hide from the world when it is not going well. </p><p>Most of the time this happens, I give myself a stern talking to and remind myself of the people in the public eye with type 1 who probably also experience the diabetes ups and downs whilst acting, playing professional sport, performing in a band, managing the country, ...</p><p>Another way of managing (I don't like the terms "coping" or "controlling" because they either suggest I am only just getting by or I have it sorted 100% and I am somewhere in between), is to go back to basics, work out what is causing the BG highs or lows and then work out how I can manage it better (avoid situations, take more or less insulin and don't be so hard on yourself). Is there a possibility for you to go on a diabetes course such as DAFNE. It is easy to think after 10 years we know how to manage diabetes but techniques change, research uncovers new ideas and it is good to be reminded. I went on a course 12 years after my diagnosis. One of the huge benefits for me was meeting other people who have type 1 and know how I feel. </p><p>I am also stubborn and won't let anyone or anything stop me doing what I want. When I was first diagnosed, dating was incredibly hard (when should I tell him? what should I tell him? what if I have a hypo? ...) but I never told a guy who ran away (at least not because of the diabetes <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ), they never judged me for the diabetes and I only had one major hypo on a date (with the guy who I now live with). </p><p>My stubbornness means I also do the things I want which could make my diabetes a bit harder to manage - I eat what I want, I do all sorts of exercise from running to mountain biking to climbing to hiking and even tried flying trapeze and I drink when I want. These may take a little more planning than they would without diabetes but over time I have got used to eating some carbs after a night out and reducing my basal or eating some carbs before exercise or taking multiple insulin doses with a pizza or ... </p><p>If you want to drink or flirt with some guys, don't let diabetes stop you. </p><p></p><p>I admire your career choice - it sounds wonderful to be able to channel your experience with diabetes into helping others as a diabetes specialist nurse. I have met a few in my life and none have diabetes so they are all talking in theory. I would love to be able to share my experience with a professional who has been where I am.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1863138"] Hi [USER=171436]@banana2000[/USER] In hindsight, being a teenager can suck. Without diabetes it is a roller coaster as you have the stress of exams and fitting in whilst really discovering yourself and having extra hormones floating around. Unfortunately, often part of fitting in is not admitting you are struggling because you think everyone else is having fun, having no trouble coping and don't want your problems. Then you add diabetes to the mix with the added stress it can bring (especially as all the stress i mentioned previously makes it even harder to manage you diabetes. And, it is probably the time when your parents are letting go and leaving you to do more of your diabetes management. Ok, so that doesn't sound great. But what it means is that you are not alone - most people of your age, regardless of diabetes, are struggling some way. And, you are not the only 18 year old person with type 1 diabetes. Like the other replies, I am an "oldie" (although, I try not to tell many people that too often :-) ) and I was lucky to be diagnosed with type 1 later in life. However, it can still be very stressful and make me want to hide from the world when it is not going well. Most of the time this happens, I give myself a stern talking to and remind myself of the people in the public eye with type 1 who probably also experience the diabetes ups and downs whilst acting, playing professional sport, performing in a band, managing the country, ... Another way of managing (I don't like the terms "coping" or "controlling" because they either suggest I am only just getting by or I have it sorted 100% and I am somewhere in between), is to go back to basics, work out what is causing the BG highs or lows and then work out how I can manage it better (avoid situations, take more or less insulin and don't be so hard on yourself). Is there a possibility for you to go on a diabetes course such as DAFNE. It is easy to think after 10 years we know how to manage diabetes but techniques change, research uncovers new ideas and it is good to be reminded. I went on a course 12 years after my diagnosis. One of the huge benefits for me was meeting other people who have type 1 and know how I feel. I am also stubborn and won't let anyone or anything stop me doing what I want. When I was first diagnosed, dating was incredibly hard (when should I tell him? what should I tell him? what if I have a hypo? ...) but I never told a guy who ran away (at least not because of the diabetes :-) ), they never judged me for the diabetes and I only had one major hypo on a date (with the guy who I now live with). My stubbornness means I also do the things I want which could make my diabetes a bit harder to manage - I eat what I want, I do all sorts of exercise from running to mountain biking to climbing to hiking and even tried flying trapeze and I drink when I want. These may take a little more planning than they would without diabetes but over time I have got used to eating some carbs after a night out and reducing my basal or eating some carbs before exercise or taking multiple insulin doses with a pizza or ... If you want to drink or flirt with some guys, don't let diabetes stop you. I admire your career choice - it sounds wonderful to be able to channel your experience with diabetes into helping others as a diabetes specialist nurse. I have met a few in my life and none have diabetes so they are all talking in theory. I would love to be able to share my experience with a professional who has been where I am. [/QUOTE]
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