In need of someone to talk too

[caitlyn_s99]

Hi, I am currently 16 and have had Type One Diabetes since I was 3. Ever since going to high school I have struggled immensely with my control. My HbA1c is never within target range and I feel like I am constantly getting a row from either my parents or the hospital staff. I find it difficult to find the motivation to continuously inject myself, especially during school hours, and check my blood sugars. I know the importance of this but I just want to be a 'normal' teenager and not have this burden on my shoulders. I am just wondering if anyone else has the same problem or feels the same way I feel. I would love it if I could have someone to chat to my feelings about because my friends don't really understand it all. Feel free to message me, thank you

 

[Fayefaye1429]

Hi Caitlyn I'm sorry to hear your feeling this way. I'm 30 now but I got my diabetes at 16. I found it was hard for people to understand and certain times like periods stress were a nightmare. It can feel like why bother? For me I always went to because I won't live if I don't but man riding that burning out period is hard. When I was 16 I had a very special diet to follow and it drove me mad sometimes. There was lots off time I wished I could just run and have no problems or sit down for a meal eat and not have to think carbs and bgs which friends and parents can struggle to get. I wonder have you thought so you can have some space of maybe seeing if you can talk it through with a counsellor?

 

[azure]

Type 1 is hard work @caitlyn_s99 and I remember feeling quite angry when I was diagnosed. Everyone else could just get on with their lives, eat what they wanted when they wanted, and there I was stuck with diabetes every hour of every day.

The only advice I can give is to work hard at control. Every good blood sugar you get is a (non-violent!) smack in the eye for the diabetes, and will make you feel more normal because you'll be feeling better physically and mentally.

If you keep it in mind and control it, you can put it back in its cage.

Do keep checking back as there are people closer to your age here who'll hopefully post soon

 

[loulou_rs]

Heyy I'm 19 and was diagnosed when I was 6 and I went through the same thing from when I was about 12 to recently I never tested I never bothered to inject. I felt like everyone was on my case. But trust me the best thing you can do is to look after yourself. Motivation is all around you. I found my motivation from wanting children. I want my health yo be at its best so that my children's health is too. Don't worry you'll be okay. You'll find something to give you motivation. Maybe travelling? High BG will cause complications and may cause in you to not be able to go on a holiday you may book. I'm here if you want to talk

 

[acskywalker]

Although I am type 2, I can't even tell you how much I relate to you. I cry nearly every time I realize that all of this is real and it's happening. It won't go away and I need to accept that, but it's so hard and no one truly understands. I have so many great friends who support me, but none of them truly understand what I'm going through. I came here to try and find someone who might understand what I'm going through and talk to about everything. Feel free to message me.

 

[Jordi77]

Although I am type 2, I can't even tell you how much I relate to you. I cry nearly every time I realize that all of this is real and it's happening. It won't go away and I need to accept that, but it's so hard and no one truly understands. I have so many great friends who support me, but none of them truly understand what I'm going through. I came here to try and find someone who might understand what I'm going through and talk to about everything. Feel free to message me.

Are you on insulin or tablets as I have had diabetes for 22 years now and I know what you mean and I was like that at first but after a while you get the hang of it and what you need to do so don't worry about it I just wanted to get away from it all at the start of it but I just watched what they were telling me and what they are going to help you do but you are and won't be the last one I can tell you that. Now I just do what I want to do and make it work around that if it doesn't then I write it down in a diary and show them but you are not alone on how you feel