Yes - what I am worried about most is that I am type 1.5 (aka having Latent autoimmune diabetes) and I am just slowly becoming type 1. While having to change my diet and take metformin and worry about checking my sugar has been pretty miserable, I honestly don't think I could handle being type 1 at this point in my life.
I am a law student and still young to go out and have fun. I am not sure if I honestly could handle giving myself 4-10 injections a day, checking my sugar all the damn time, etc. I really dont think I could. And even though I have friends that have type 1 and wear pumps, I don't think I could handle doing that either. Not really sure what to do right now.
Hey stinger35, welcome to the forum.
I'm your age too and I know it's difficult to have diabetes when it seems basically noone else our age does. I'm type one, have been for 10 years now, and I got diagnosed 2 weeks into high school, in a new school and new people. I understand COMPLETELY what you're going through, but as Meg said, you will be surprised with what you can cope with. I believe that life doesn't give you more than you can handle, and I know it's difficult now, but when you understand the disease a bit better and get to know what options are available to you, it will become easier and you WILL be able to handle it. Have faith in yourself

. I had the same problem when I got diagnosed - I am normally a very quiet and shy person, and when I had to have my first injection, I screamed the house down and fought the doctor. I still don't like needles (who does?) but it's what keeps me alive

. Small price to pay for life, don'tcha think?
My best friend has another form of diabetes I think (not sure what it's called) where her pancreas does produce insulin, but not gradually. Instead, it dumps it all at once and she goes from high to incredibly low. She's got it under control now and I forget she has it - she is that good.
So don't worry, there is hope, and we are all a support system here for you. If you have any fears, anxieties, worries, or just want to complain about the disease we've all been 'blessed' with, that's why we're here.
Good luck!
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