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Discussion in 'Children & Teens' started by W.bubble13, Oct 27, 2017.

  1. W.bubble13

    W.bubble13 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over a year and a half ago I was just entering DKA. Im 13 and just stared my GCSE’s in year 9. I’m the only one with diabetes in my family it’s hard for them as it is me but it’s harder to keep explaining what I need to do when I need to do it or for them to understand. I have come along way since last year but I still struggle mentally with know my life will never be the same. I feel different in my self. I’m also the only one with diabetes in my friendship group and would like some friends who really understand what it’s like to like with diabetes.
     
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    #1 W.bubble13, Oct 27, 2017 at 7:40 PM
  2. Antje77

    Antje77 LADA · Moderator
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    I'm forty, so not who are looking for, but it sounds like you're being really strong and doing a good job! Keep it up and try to explain to your parents and friends what you really need from them to support you, and someone around your age will probably come along shortly. All the best to you and and your family!
     
    #2 Antje77, Oct 27, 2017 at 8:31 PM
  3. W.bubble13

    W.bubble13 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Thank you
     
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    #3 W.bubble13, Oct 27, 2017 at 8:38 PM
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    hi @W.bubble13
    welcome to the forum. !!:)

    I will try and tag some people who may be interested in speaking with you .

    you're very brave for posting .

    I wish you all the best !!
    x
     
    #4 himtoo, Oct 27, 2017 at 10:27 PM
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    himtoo Type 1 · Well-Known Member
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    #5 himtoo, Oct 27, 2017 at 10:34 PM
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    diabeticmegxo Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I’m fourteen and i don’t have any friends with diabetes apart from online ones here if you need a chat
     
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    #6 diabeticmegxo, Oct 27, 2017 at 11:17 PM
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    W.bubble13 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Thanks a lot
     
    #7 W.bubble13, Oct 27, 2017 at 11:18 PM
  8. diabeticmegxo

    diabeticmegxo Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Np:)
     
    #8 diabeticmegxo, Oct 27, 2017 at 11:47 PM
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