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<blockquote data-quote="NicoleC1971" data-source="post: 2393393" data-attributes="member: 365308"><p>Big hugs to you You're not a loser. </p><p>I have 3 teenagers one of whom is chunky and under motivated though not diabetic. As a personal trainer with a big interest in nutrition you can imagine how useless I feel at times! </p><p>Firstly I imagine your daughter is going through puberty which is a time when insulin demands go up in order to lay down body fat in the right places and for growth. This could be another reason she isn't energetic but equally it could be erratic blood sugars which would also cause appetite fluctuations. It could just be the puppy fat pre growth spurt phase and obviously you don't want to be making a big thing of it. Sadly girls seem to divide into the sporty types (minority) and the non sporty ones who hate to get sweaty and feel self conscious doing much! Hopefully she is confident about handling her diabetes with exercise? In which case is there anything she might enjoy doing e.g. swimming, zumba, junior gym sessions, badminton ? (Not to assume she can't play team sports but many girls just don't want to). Or can she be trusted to cycle off by herself /walk a dog?</p><p>As a pre teen I was weighted as a newly diagnosed type 1 which did contribute to a later eating disorder as many type 1 teens do. I am not saying this is the case for your daughter but I think providing healthy meals for the whole family with treats as just that plus walking together may be the only things that will be achievable right now given that most teens don't like being told what to do by their Know Nothing parents. This may mean that you have to stand back in frustration as she lounges around on her phone! </p><p>I think it is also important that she starts to learn some self care with regards to testing, dosing and food choices as in just 6 years she could be off into the adult world. </p><p>Are your diabetic clinic concerned about her growth or insulin and blood sugar levels btw?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NicoleC1971, post: 2393393, member: 365308"] Big hugs to you You're not a loser. I have 3 teenagers one of whom is chunky and under motivated though not diabetic. As a personal trainer with a big interest in nutrition you can imagine how useless I feel at times! Firstly I imagine your daughter is going through puberty which is a time when insulin demands go up in order to lay down body fat in the right places and for growth. This could be another reason she isn't energetic but equally it could be erratic blood sugars which would also cause appetite fluctuations. It could just be the puppy fat pre growth spurt phase and obviously you don't want to be making a big thing of it. Sadly girls seem to divide into the sporty types (minority) and the non sporty ones who hate to get sweaty and feel self conscious doing much! Hopefully she is confident about handling her diabetes with exercise? In which case is there anything she might enjoy doing e.g. swimming, zumba, junior gym sessions, badminton ? (Not to assume she can't play team sports but many girls just don't want to). Or can she be trusted to cycle off by herself /walk a dog? As a pre teen I was weighted as a newly diagnosed type 1 which did contribute to a later eating disorder as many type 1 teens do. I am not saying this is the case for your daughter but I think providing healthy meals for the whole family with treats as just that plus walking together may be the only things that will be achievable right now given that most teens don't like being told what to do by their Know Nothing parents. This may mean that you have to stand back in frustration as she lounges around on her phone! I think it is also important that she starts to learn some self care with regards to testing, dosing and food choices as in just 6 years she could be off into the adult world. Are your diabetic clinic concerned about her growth or insulin and blood sugar levels btw? [/QUOTE]
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