I'm 21 and I was recently dx about 4 months ago and everyday is a battle. I'm a full time student and I have a full time job so my lows are low and my highs are high. I know my emotions play a BIG part in my BG. Counting carbs and correcting correctly is a constant struggle for me...still. I wonder will it get easier? Will I ever get the hang of it? I was in class, taking a final, about 2 weeks ago and I felt low. It was dead silence in the class, so when I had to test, everyone could hear. Its hard being young and having to think about every little thing you do and eat. But i hope as I go along, it'll get easier. Until then...guess I gotta keep fighting! 

Michele,

It does get easier and it is a battle.  College for me was a hard time.  There was a lot of self awareness I was going through.  You might feel like when you tested your BG that there was a spot light on you.

You will get the hang of it.  Over time you will understand how to manage things in a way that are easier then they are now.  It's the experience factor, and going to sites like these will make it easier for you too.

I wish I could have posted questions like these and get get responese from people that understand.

So you can do it.  Be prepared as best you can.  Understand how you can get rid of those highs and lows.  Try to prepare for test taking in a different way because when I took tests in college my BG's dropped too.  So I had to make sure I have a good BG before taking a test.

It will make it all easier.

What's the hardest part?

You will get the hang of it.  It sounds like you have an awesome attitude about everything.  What you are feeling now is normal, I think we all went through it (and still do at times!). 

I just finished grad school and even after 20+ years of diabetes, I still went low before tests.  Every single time.  Like Bill I figured out that I needed to go into a test with a good BG.  You will figure out what that "good BG number" is for you based on how your body reacts. 

Please let me know if I can help in anyway while you navigate school and BG control.  I am happy to help!

At least I was fortunate enough to get this disease later in life so it's easier to cope with all the changes. I just started the OmniPod pump (a few days)  and I'm  thrilled with it so far.  It's so easy to operate and I love the food list... makes life so much easier.  Try to just take one day at a time and learn as much as you can about diabetes and how carbohydrates work. Frustration will only make things worse so try to go with the flow and know we're all here to help you!!

Ok I was 28 when I was told I was diabetic with type 2 it does get a little easer to take in and to test I test all the time on public transit and school can be hard but if you let classmate know you are diabetic it makes everyone more understanding don't stress over your diabetes it makes it worse

Bill at 06:54PM on Aug 13, 2009

Michele,

 

It does get easier and it is a battle.  College for me was a hard time.  There was a lot of self awareness I was going through.  You might feel like when you tested your BG that there was a spot light on you.

 

You will get the hang of it.  Over time you will understand how to manage things in a way that are easier then they are now.  It's the experience factor, and going to sites like these will make it easier for you too.

 

I wish I could have posted questions like these and get get responese from people that understand.

 

So you can do it.  Be prepared as best you can.  Understand how you can get rid of those highs and lows.  Try to prepare for test taking in a different way because when I took tests in college my BG's dropped too.  So I had to make sure I have a good BG before taking a test.

 

It will make it all easier.

 

What's the hardest part?

The hardest part is feeling left out sometimes. When all your friends are going out to ice cream and knowing your numbers are to high for ice cream. Or having to leave out of the movies cause ya know its that time again!! Just so much change all at once!!! Its hard!! Change is always hard!

That is a tough feeling! And change of anytype is hard, dealing with a diagnosis especially.  I know for me that the longer I was diabetic, the less I felt left out.  When I looked at testing, giving insulin, and treating highs and lows as just part of what I had to do everyday, like showering, it started to get easier.  It takes time to adjust to this new way of life, especially when you lived carefree before.  So give yourself time and keep talking to others who get how you feel, like the folks here.  It can be hard to explain what you are feeling to a doctor or a friend who is not diabetic, but other diabetics get it.  You are doing great so don't forget how well you have been coping and doing.  You are strong and it will get better and easier!

i've been feeling so blue lately , for a whole lot of reasons but evry time i read about how others (here)are trying to be strong it encourages me and i take a deep breath and tell myself i have to be strong.

It definitely gets easier. Much easier.  Perhaps it's because I started at age 4 and never knew life with out it.  Now years later I really hardly ever think about it.  If you're on a pump I can't imagine having to get up in the middle of a movie?  In fact I don't ever remember having to leave any event early and believe me I don't spend much time planning ahead of time. I think perhaps early on nerves do get the better of us all. (or in my case my Mother's )

 I've been on the OmniPod for 4 years and have finally found out how easy it is to manage everything.  

Hang in there.