Me and my diabetes

Here's where you'll find out all you need to know to stay healthy and still have fun.

Find out how to get your glucose levels right, how to deal with your family, friends and teachers, and what you can eat (PS - that includes chocolate!).

There's lots of info here and you don't have to take it all in at once. But you and Mum and Dad can keep coming back for all the info you need.

 

 

Your comments

"hello I am erin and i was diagnosed with diabetes when i was eight in 2009, it is now 2010 and i still have it and i am nine now coming 10 this year .When i first had diabetes the injections where very sore but now have gotten used to them. p.s. i luv this site!!!" - Erin

"Sorry to hear that your injections are hurting - injections can be a pain when you start doing them. Hopefully, they should get less painful as you get more experienced at doing them, and so are more confident and relaxed, but it might be a good idea to speak to your nurse and show them the way that you do your injections - they may be able to suggest a slightly different way of doing it that hurts you less. We have some good injecting tips on our Teens' site here that might be able to help.

As for Easter and Easter eggs, you can still enjoy some chocolate the same as everyone else - the trick is not to have too much! The recommended amounts for eating chocolate are the same for everyone, whether they have diabetes or not - so try and keep it for special treats rather than eating it to satisfy your hunger. We've got lots of tips about eating treats too." - My Life

"hi i have injections aswell and it really hurts i have had it for 6 days now and its not that bad its just that easter is comeing up and i can't have easter eggs have you got any info i could really do with it." - Amy

"i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two years ago. the day after i was diagnosed i started doing my own injections. i have great diabetes nurses julie,kirsten and susie. my parents are really proud of me for coping so well." - Daisy

"I have had Diabetes for about a year. Nick Jonas has Diabetes." - Caroline

"I found out I had diabetes two days ago, I am still feeling unwell. When my mum told me everything about diabetes I was a little bit amazed that I didn't take care of myself. This website has helped me so much. I will keep reading it every day for more advice." - Kathryn

"I have diabetes, and it is fine when you know what to do. Learning is easy. I find Diabetes UK helpful as it has loads of info." - Robyn

"I have had diabetes for six years and I have struggled but I got used to it, so people who have just got diabetes don't be afraid because you will get used to it very soon!" - Eleanor