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Hi, I've had type 1 diabetes for almost 5 years now, on an insulin pump now, but I've never used one of these websites before. I'm 15 and I've been finding it kinda difficult lately and I'm not so good at controlling it. My nurse said I should start using something like this because I haven't really accepted it or something lol. I've never really spoken to anyone my age with diabetes before so it would be helpfull.

Don't really know what else to say but any tips on anything would be great 🙂
Thankyou xx
 
hi welcome to the forum ...we have a few teens on here and also not so teens and even older teens and those that wish we were teens !! im sure they will be on in due course to advise you just have a good look around and remember no question is silly here x🙂
 
Hi Helz, welcome to the forum 🙂 We've got a few young people here, including many who have been what you are going through now, so hopeflly you can share experiences and get better control by swapping tips. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have - nothing is considered silly, and we'll try our best to help 🙂

There's a great book by Ragnar Hanas that is worth getting hold of and might also help you come to terms with things Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. Also, we've got lots of experienced pumpers here - have a look around and let me know if you need any help with how to use the forum 🙂
 
Hi there welcome to the forum, theres a few members in here who are older now but were diagnosed as teens, and teens now that are going through what you are,dont feel like you are alone now you have joined on here we will supporr you were we can xx
 
hi everyone
thankyouu, its nice to talk to people who understand what im talking about haa 🙂!xx
 
Welcome to the forum helz xx
 
Hi and welcome to the forum.:D

What pump are you on? My son is 12 and on the medtronic pump. I think there is a group on FB for young diabetics, but I dont do FB so not 100% sure.🙂Bev
 
Hi and thanks 🙂

I'm on a accuchek spirit
and yeah i think there is but im not really sure how to use it haha :Dx
 
Hi Helen,

Welcome! Its really nice that your nurse recommended something like this! 🙂 Quite often this place has been better than any treatment my team at the hopsital can offer me! Having support and friends with D is so much nicer.

I also use a pump, its a medtronic, so different to you but there are many people on here who use the accuchek spirit.

nice to have you on board!

Lou
 
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Hi Helen welcome to the forum i am sure you will find it very useful.🙂
 
hey,
oh cool, i think insulin pumps are great ! :D
yeah i agree, its weird because I've never actually met anyone with diabetes before aha! im sure this will be useful for advice or if i just have one of those days lol. x
 
Hey there and welcome to the forum!!
I was useless at keeping control of my sugars and remembering to take my insulin however I've gotta say ... last week i got my finger out and did something about it and this site has made it that much easier!! The people here are fantastic ... it doesn't matter what age you are ... everyone is equal!!
I hope you manage to find as much support on here as I have ... has made everything so much easier on me!!
 
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