thanks stuart, she is very mature and we hopefully can work with her on some compromises
Hi there!
I was diagnosed at the age of 12 and pretty much took over primary care of my diabetes immediately. Don’t get me wrong I had great support from family and health care providers but I was taught at a young age that I had to learn how to take care of my own body because I was in charge of how I was going to to feel and will be dealing with this for the rest of my life. If I choose to ignore, there was a constant reminder of all the complications that I may face later on in my life. This worked for me because it is a constant reminder of how important it is to pay attention to my body. We are all human and will go off track from time to time we just have to remember to get back on the wagon when we fall off. One day at a time. I’m not a parent but I can just imagine how scary it can be. I will be 30 in January and my parents still worry for me ESP since I’ve moved out on my own. If we argue and I don’t pick up my phone or accidentally miss a call after so long they will get in the car and check up on me no matter what. If I’m feeling shaky I’ll call someone just so they know to check up on me. This works because I need my own independence as a human being and can’t always have someone on my case about my diabetes BUT I know how important it is for my love ones to be aware of whats going on with me at any given time. I hope this was at the least a bit helpful.
Stef
Well said!! ;)I agree with everything you just said!!! I have the same outlook.