Hey everyone I have posted a few times and got great response so here we go again… We have had the sex talk and are very open but is there anything I need to know about diabetes and sex or masterbation?
Great question - wish I had an answer - we probably need the parents with diabetes to run with this one!
Thanks. There is plenty of info about how to talk to your kids about thoes things I just have no idea about what diabetes does to it!
I don’t think that having D affects your talk with your child one way or another. Nothing is “different” in that area just because you are diabetic. Except one thing I’ve heard is that you can become impotent if your bg is out of control constantly. Otherwise, there is nothing else to know regarding diabetes that I know of. (PS…diagnosed in 1985 at age nine so went through puberty with D)
Might give the advice to test beforehand and treat lows immediately (should they arise and even if it makes a moment awkward). But I’m not sure that’s necessary to tell him at 12 unless you think he’s already active. Diabetes doesn’t affect what he needs to know in terms of the health science - just the relationship aspect! LOL (I’m a type 1 since age 10, now 31.)
I know he is not active but I figure the sooner I have the info the better I can look out for teaching moments! Thanks it really good to hear from some one who has been thru it!
Nothing worse than having your CGM alarming during !! Its as Melissa said, relationship and being honest about ones situation. Simple and clear.
A 12 year old doesn’t need anything more than the basics.
Besides lows i think he’ll figure it all out on his own.