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<blockquote data-quote="NicoleC1971" data-source="post: 2308203" data-attributes="member: 365308"><p>Firstly reading your post makes me realise what a cow I was to my own parents at the same age! I really knew how to press their buttons though not quite in this way (I faked hypos next to cliff edges). I was diagnosed at age 10 and didn't have enough time to adapt before puberty and secondary school hit; I suspect that there is something more than teenage rebellion going on and you are right to be concerned as diabulimia is a risk here if she gets into that mindset (enjoying getting skinny and being fearful of taking her jabs lest she puts weight back on). </p><p> I am sure lockdown hasn't helped either and this may just be her way of asserting control amidst all the angst of being a teen and wanting to be normal which at age 13 means NOT having this to deal with too. </p><p>I'd agree that a pump is not a magic bullet that lets you forget your diabetes however having seen a few documentaries about teens refusing insulin, it might take the element of choice about the background insulin being taken out of this young lady's hands so at least for the basal bit she is not being hassled by parents anxiously hovering as she injects. It also means with certain sets that she can bluetooth boluses to her pump via a handset that looks like a phone (Roche does this). She may not end up with perfect control but I've certainly found it easier to just get on with life in spite of the fact I have this thing attached to me and I don't think most people can see it (can be hidden in a sturdy sports crop top!). You will need a tier 3 (Diabetic consultant) to agree to it though. I would hope your social worker would push for those things on your behalf so that at least you have someone on your side whichever routes you might explore.</p><p>Having been through a bit of a crisis in my teens and twenties when future complications seem irrelevant, I do know that your daughter would be top of the list for getting some help either practically with a pump and flash glucose monitoring and /or psychologically but I'd investigate if her diabetes clinic has any specialist counsellors or a teen support group for this kind of thing. And yes I know that Covid makes all these things a lot harder.</p><p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05gh0lf" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05gh0lf</a> - don't give your daughter any ideas if weight isn't an issue but this may help you find further resources</p><p><a href="http://dwed.org.uk/" target="_blank">http://dwed.org.uk/</a></p><p>Again this is a charity aimed at Diabulimics. We do not know if this is her however I bet they might have some expertise or support for parents struggling with non insulin taking teens. </p><p></p><p>A word of optimism here too though I think loads of type 1 teens don't follow the rules either and of course the consequences can be horrendous but most make it through unscathed and emerge more mature and stronger than contemporaries who didn't get this curve ball! Have 3 teens myself now (no diabetics yet) so know how difficult they can be at times so my heart goes out to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NicoleC1971, post: 2308203, member: 365308"] Firstly reading your post makes me realise what a cow I was to my own parents at the same age! I really knew how to press their buttons though not quite in this way (I faked hypos next to cliff edges). I was diagnosed at age 10 and didn't have enough time to adapt before puberty and secondary school hit; I suspect that there is something more than teenage rebellion going on and you are right to be concerned as diabulimia is a risk here if she gets into that mindset (enjoying getting skinny and being fearful of taking her jabs lest she puts weight back on). I am sure lockdown hasn't helped either and this may just be her way of asserting control amidst all the angst of being a teen and wanting to be normal which at age 13 means NOT having this to deal with too. I'd agree that a pump is not a magic bullet that lets you forget your diabetes however having seen a few documentaries about teens refusing insulin, it might take the element of choice about the background insulin being taken out of this young lady's hands so at least for the basal bit she is not being hassled by parents anxiously hovering as she injects. It also means with certain sets that she can bluetooth boluses to her pump via a handset that looks like a phone (Roche does this). She may not end up with perfect control but I've certainly found it easier to just get on with life in spite of the fact I have this thing attached to me and I don't think most people can see it (can be hidden in a sturdy sports crop top!). You will need a tier 3 (Diabetic consultant) to agree to it though. I would hope your social worker would push for those things on your behalf so that at least you have someone on your side whichever routes you might explore. Having been through a bit of a crisis in my teens and twenties when future complications seem irrelevant, I do know that your daughter would be top of the list for getting some help either practically with a pump and flash glucose monitoring and /or psychologically but I'd investigate if her diabetes clinic has any specialist counsellors or a teen support group for this kind of thing. And yes I know that Covid makes all these things a lot harder. [URL]https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p05gh0lf[/URL] - don't give your daughter any ideas if weight isn't an issue but this may help you find further resources [URL]http://dwed.org.uk/[/URL] Again this is a charity aimed at Diabulimics. We do not know if this is her however I bet they might have some expertise or support for parents struggling with non insulin taking teens. A word of optimism here too though I think loads of type 1 teens don't follow the rules either and of course the consequences can be horrendous but most make it through unscathed and emerge more mature and stronger than contemporaries who didn't get this curve ball! Have 3 teens myself now (no diabetics yet) so know how difficult they can be at times so my heart goes out to you. [/QUOTE]
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