It can be difficult coming to terms with the realisation that you will live with diabetes for the rest of your life. This process may be overwhelming and can sometimes lead to negative emotions. Although diabetes is with you all the time, most people with diabetes find that it causes little disruption to their daily lives. One of the keys to their success is their ability to remain positive.
This section of the LifeScan website includes information that will help kids with diabetes and their parents to stay positive. Over time you will soon learn to make friends with diabetes and be able to continue living the life you choose.
This content is based on Dr Ragnar Hanas' helpful book, Type 1 Diabetes in children, adolescents and young adults. Click here to order copies of Dr Hanas' book online.