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Originally Posted by PR4P_Girl
Hey guys my names Hannah, I'm 14. I was diagnosed almost nine years ago. I've always ha a struggle keeping up with my diabetes. Sometimes it's in better control and sometimes it's not. Lately here I've been a little depressed and have a lot going on. My dad gets super mad when I have high or low blood sugar. It makes me feel like a burden to him most the time, but I want to make it better because I don't stand down to an argument about my body. So is there any ideas on how to talk to my dad about it?Btw he's hard to get through to..
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Hi, Hannah. Maybe your dad is worried and feels like he has no control over the diabetes. I'll bet he wished he could trade places with you when you were first diagnosed.
It can be scary for parents and friends, especially for those people who don't know a lot of people with it. People don't understand that BG can go up for all sorts of reasons. First of all, a T1 diagnosis is not a death sentence. I was diagnosed when I was four, and I've had it over 47 years now. I've not been perfect with my control, diet, or exercising at certain times, but I've made it through this long virtually unscathed.
Really, the key is not to be afraid of testing your BG. You have to. Don't be afraid of maybe a higher number. That's the only way you can take action to correct it. Just recognize it for what it is and deal with it accordingly. I "cheat" smart. That means I check my BG, figure out how many carbs I'm eating, and dose. You can't do that every single day (I wish! lol), but you're human and will want something extra now and then. I had a great doctor when I was younger, and I credit her for teaching me to be independent and figure out how to take care of myself. You can and will too. We're all here to support you. You've got a nice, long life ahead of you. I hope your dad realizes that and that things smooth out with him.
