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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Peanut234" data-source="post: 2699547" data-attributes="member: 582739">Would there be an option of sort of being a concierge service for him- just as an interim measure?Essentially managing all the numbers for him, and even doing the injections if he wont engage. At least it would get his numbers better under control and then he would hopefully be in a place to make better decisions. Would he be able to get away with a  morning, after school and and evening if he reported at a certain time to you? Another option could be a 'big brother' type mentor or a sports coach/sports psychologist if he is sports orientated? someone away from the family and friend group, who may have experience in having tough conversations with teenagers, and understands diabetes. Are there any ex high schoolers /sports/interest /club alumni that he would look up to that would have experience with it? The school may know of some. A discussion about consequences is an option, but I assume it wouldn't be listened to in the frame of mind that he is in. Depending on the numbers he is looking at, would a hospital admission be an option/appropriate? It seems dramatic, but it might be enough to shift him out of his current 'routine' and show him how serious things are. Could you set a competition with his support group with a prize?Another option could be to set a really big distracting goal. Doable with sustained effort, and a bit of parental support. Climb a mountain, run a marathon, gold duke of edinburgh ( do they do that anymore?) travelling to a major chess tournament, or to see reindeer, or watch a sports team...International dance competition, get a job doing x, ...whatever.  At the moment he probably feels like his life is all about diabetes, and what he cannot do. But if a really really big distracting and enticing goal is set to work towards( whether training or fundraising), then having to manage the diabetes is part of the journey, (a necessary evil?) but not the main goal. Also it means he will have something else to talk about, post on his social media about, and be known at school for. Instead of the kid who has diabetes, the kid who did x. If all else fails, bribe with a Pet? - though a bit tricky if he goes backwards. If an unusual pet, could work towards that as the goal mentioned above?Good luck!</blockquote>

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