[james_t1d]

I'm 15 and currently a sophomore in High school. I was just diagnosed over the summer so some stuff is still not fully understood by me. I would really like someone to talk to one about this whole having diabetes thing but also about going to school with it. I'd preferably like to talk to someone my age but everybody will be appreciated. Thank you.

[kcsunshine]

Hi,

I was diagnosed a week before I started my freshman year of high school. Granted I just graduated college so I'm a bit older but would be happy to help answer any questions you have about being type one and adjusting in high school.

[james_t1d]

Hi and thanks for answering.
First off Id like to ask about testing your blood sugar at lunch and what your routine was for, like going to the nurses and did your school let you out of class early? Secondly, did the teachers let you leave class if u said your blood sugar was getting low? Third, how did having diabetes affect you in high school? Last do you have a pump and if so what do you like/dislike about it and when did u get it?
Thanks again for answering!

[dsg1987]

Hello there, I was dx'd at 16, just after football practice in high school... I'm now 26 do o'keeffe but went through close tto the same situation. As far as testing went, I just carried my meter with me. Insulin was done by the school nurse, and yes they let me out early and for the occasional low... Tho I did abuse the "I'm going low"excuse from time to time... A

[char1997]

I was diagnosed at 13. I'm now 16. At first you feel very anxious about it and nervous. Take deep breaths it gets easier! But it doesn't go away so you must have good control, don't let it change your life your still the same person, except you have to prod yourself a few times a day. You will face struggles and sometimes you might wish it will just disappear but it doesn't. And now it's a part of you... So I guess just embrace it and smile x

[lizard421]

Do you have a504? You need one as son as possible... It is a legal document and can help secure your rights in school ( such as being able to leave with a friend of you are low to go to the nurses office )
I bet there is a suppprt group near you

[kcsunshine]

I also carried my meter with me. I'd leave 5 minutes early from my class before lunch to go to the nurses office but I managed my own insulin. Being diagnosed in high school can be challenging because you do have to explain to your friends what it is and how it affects your life. But if they are good friends they'll understand and support you. I usually took my pump off during gym so I didn't get low. I have a minimed 700 series pump I've had one for 8 years and really like it

[james_t1d]

Thank you everyone for replying. Yes I do have a 504, my aunt is a counselor at another school so she knew rah I needed that. How would I go about finding a support group?

[dano]

Originally Posted by james_t1d

..... How would I go about finding a support group?

Here is an older website that may help you to find a Diabetes Support Group in your area. Please check with your local health department, hospital, care provider / doctor and other T1's that may be able to point you in the right direction, as well.

[kcsunshine]

I'm not sure where you live but I'm from Illinois and we have a very active chapter of JDRF. You should check out their website jdrf.org it's an amazing organization and you can connect with people online there too! My family has been very active in jdrf since I was diagnosed. They really helped my parents and I with my diagnosis and answering questions etc.