[rapidryda]

Wow just realized that I was going through the same thing... I have had diabetes for 3 years now and was going fine up until about a year ago. It has only been from today since I have seen my endocronologist and realized just how out of control it has been. I'm going to get back on track now and plan to keep everything under control so that I'm not effected by diabetes... I think my biggest problem has been alcohol which I have to make sure I handle appropriately. Does anyone have any good tips?

[Jillkg]

Hey Ophelia! I am also 17 and just got diagnosed with type 1 aswell in january. It sucks, like for me it just came out of nowhere. I pretty much ignored my symptoms until i got diagnosed. I am in the same boat as you, I feel like its getting harder, even though I have lots of support around. Don't lose hope! There are so many people that are willing to help.

[tracker]

Hi ophelia,
I was diagnosed at 12 and am now 27. My family still obsesses, theyre family so they always will. I went through what you are going trough. At first it was new and you were focused, now life has gone on and back to normal and youve probaby learned to fit diabetes into your normal routine. Once i did that i got comfy and actually made it not control my life so much so tjat i began forgettin to take my meds. I had to take a step back and say ok no you wont be healthy if you keep forgetting. It is hard at your age i remember juggling school, friends, boys, stress of college apps and all thay but you can only live a normal life if you take care of yourself each day. I am getting married in 4 months and am making sure i take extra special care of myself so that i will be able to have children. I had chose the pump at 15 but it wasnt right for me at that age so i went back to the pen but then a few years bacj at 23 i chose the pump again and have stayed on it ever since and it is great for me now. Try using an alarm on ur watch or cell phone. Set it to go off every few hours to remind you to check your sugar and that will help you stay in control because you will be seeing what it is and adjusting if need be. I hope this advice helps ive been there and totally know what youre feeling. Dont run your life around diabetes but by staying in good contr you wont let it take you ovet either. Good luck!

[dieabetic16]

I've been diabetic for 7 years now I'm also 17 I know what you mean it does take a lot but you have to stay focused I haven't checked my blood auger in 8 months and now i have kidney problems just try to keep up with it I wish I would of

[joshuaward234]

I got it when I was 9 and I was really good at keeping it under control until a month ago and I found away to keep it under control by getting tested three time a day it was essay to do that because I set three alarms to get tested at 9:00 11:00 and 2:00 and it helped me get back in control again

[Aaron_1994]

Hi my names Aaron and im 17 and have had type 1 diabetes since i was 2 years old. I was going well until about 2 months ago. My HBA1C is 12%. Im averaging around 21mmol/L. Any tips on how to get back on track?

Thanks.

[leont]

Hi Aaron. It's amazing how many of us fall off track mate. I'm 34 and was diagnosed at 14. For the 1st 6 years I was well controlled....for the next 14 I was shocking! I hardly ever attended hospital appointments, I veryyy rarely checked my BG etc. The fact you realise that there is a problem is excellent - I NEVER realised! I'm assuming your from the UK? If so, I suggest visiting some UK forums where you'll find others of a similar age experiencing the same problems. Type "diabetes forum UK" into google - there are a couple in particular (the biggest ones) that I think you'll find useful. Good luck!!!

[SpeakForYou]

Hi all, im a newbie on this site.

I was diagnosed 15yrs ago with Type 1 when I was 7. Only found out I had it when I collapsed in a coma. Was only given a 50/50 chance of pulling thru. For the past few year I haven't really been taking care. A few weeks ago I was at the point were I couldn't care less about living. That changed last week when I was at work. I'm a 1st Aider and I got a call about a Diabetic who was having a serious Hypo. Ended up having to call an Ambulance. Really gave me a fright, all I could think on was that could have been me. I've seen that as a wake up call and have now started testing my blood around 8 times a day and I'm also going to start Carb Counting.

Sometimes you do just get sick of it but talk about it. I have 2 fantastic nurses that I can just drop in on in the mornings and talk about it and also my mum who has helped me alot.

[lisamoree1]

Hi Ophelia- I've been a diabetic for 12 years. What may be happening is that your " honey moon" period is over. In the beginning the insulin is really effective cuz your body has been without it for awhile. Now your body has adjusted to it. You should talk to your doctor about it. You may need to change your doses.

[izgiizgi]

hey your on the exact same insulin as me novorapid and lantus, im 20 n i was diagnosed with type1 when i was 12 for the fırst few years i was perfect at controlling suga levels and taking my insulin. my HbA1c were always comin up with perfect 6's but then when i hit the age of about 17 - 18 i started to 'get bored of it' and not care about myself as much as i shud have. Its the age where your hormones go crazy so you just have to keep up with the good work n not give up. but iv had times when ill feel really motivated to keep good control n then ill give up after a few days or weeks wateveer. but what im saying is that will always happen then one day ull really be motivated to keep in good control, but really we dont have a choice cos we have to do it to prevent future complications. iv recently been doing very detailed tests on myself and monitoring myself very closely and from research iv discovered a few things that really help control of the blood sugar so if you wana know more or just wana ask for advice take it from me someone whos not so old but knows what hes going on bout my email is darren_izgi@hotmail.com wish you all the best of luck and health