Re: Hi this is my first post from a young diabetic...

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Hi Judith,

I have only had Type 1 for almost 2 years. I got it much later in life, I

was 29. I can only imagine how hard you must have found it as a kid. I hear

what your saying about all the testing. It is really a drag but I am used to it

now. I know there are many aspects of your diabetes that I can't relate to

but I would like to offer you my friendship and support. My cousin has had type

1 for 16 years and suffers from many complications. She also gets very

despressed to the point of not wanting to take care of herself and it is very

hard

for all of us to watch. We all love her and want her to understand how

important she is to all of us. Your family must feel the same about you. Have

you

talked with your doctors about your depression? It sounds like you really need

to sort out some of the emotional stuff in order for you to get to a grip on

how to deal with the phyiscal problems.

I wish you all the best,