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08/14/09 11:13 AM

"Type 1, won't check her Blood Sugar and just shoots some insulin, and has a high A1C just can't get her to understand that it is a big deal,"
Asked By: pmstorm1  
Category: Coping And Emotional Issues

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Lives with us now, Mom refused to help her control and or teach at age 11 and has very bad habits, when she came to live with us at age 16 - A1C was 14.2 and she was loosing hair and had dry patches(very bad) all over, weight is not a problem however she thinks she is heavy, does not want to follow a diet or good eating habits, tends to use Diet pills, and fuild pills, wants to believe it will go away, need help!

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08/17/09 08:08 AM

This is a common but difficult problem in treating young women with diabetes. Denial is a large part of the disease,particularly in this age group. Having two boys with diabetes, I feel your frustration. The best thing to do is to get her into a program with other teens with diabetes, such as support groups or diabetes camp. There is assistance available to pay for diabetes camp, and it would be great for her. Start by calling you local ADA for information on nearby camps. She will love the experience and come home with a new outlook.
Answered By: susan sloane
Accreditations: B.S.,Rph.,C.D.E.,Nutritionist
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08/17/09 08:19 PM

I read about several young women that they have what is termed diabolimia where they dont take enough insulin so they lose weight a new trend seems to be floating around chat boards. If she doesnt ger serious well you know how bad it can get.
Answered By: furball64801
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