Life With Type One Diabetes

I am currently sixteen years old and I have type one diabetes. I shouldn’t have to worry about eating or drinking too many carbs. I should be worrying about impressing girls, driving, and maintaining a steady job at some fast food restaurant. I’ve been living with diabetes for three years now, which will turn into four in August. I used to think that my life is completely pointless and why would god put this burden on me. Then I came to realize that without diabetes I probably would not be as responsible as I am now. Granted I am not fully responsible and some would even say a little immature, but I feel like that is every sixteen year old. I used to be embarrassed by having type one diabetes because I was scared of how people would think of me, and that they would judge me. People will sometimes say something to do with diabetes joking with it and I just try and laugh it off but truly it hurts it is not easy to laugh it off, but I’ve learned how to wear a mask just about everywhere I go so nobody can see my hurt or pain that I go through everyday. I assume I am pretty good at it because nobody really says anything. I wish every day that I didn’t have to deal with this burden and can’t help but to wonder how easy and simple life would be without diabetes. My parents try and help me with diabetes as much as they can, but nobody can truly relate unless they have diabetes. I unfortunately don’t have any friends or even know anyone that has diabetes and it sucks. I wish I did so I could have someone to talk to and they would understand completely what I am going through. My best friend Kody is super awesome he does his absolute best to understand what it’s like going through diabetes but he really can’t because he doesn’t have it. I understand that everyone tries but it really is just a waste of time to attempt to help me feel better but I mean it’s the thought that counts right? I don’t know if anyone will read this but if you do and you happen to have diabetes contact me if you need help. You can email me at chrisd93079@gmail.com if you want to or need someone to talk to about diabetes.

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