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Comment by Kristin on August 28, 2008 at 2:04am

Hey! That's a tough one... when I was in college at first I didn't tell anyone... but once i did it was so much better. People didn't really treat me differently, but they understood if I brought my own dinner to the pizza party etc. By the way definitely go to the party!!

I think that the most important thing that they need to know if that you have diabetes and if you pass out, they should call 911 and tell them you have diabetes and use insulin. It would be great if you can show them a glucagon too... Even if you at least show them the case and tell them that this is what you need if you are not conscious.

Also, about the afternoon highs, those are a REAL pain!! I used to Fall asleep everyday in my class after lunch. I eventually told the professor that i had diabetes and I was currently having trouble with my afternoon blood sugars-- so that I was sorry for falling asleep. I told her also that i hoped to fix the problem soon! One thing that helps is taking your insulin 15-30 minutes before eating lunch. You would be amazed that you don't actually go low. Try taking it and test every 5 minutes after you take it. My blood sugar doesn't start dropping until 25 minutes after I inject!! (you might be more like 15, so check it out). It helped my afternoon blood sugars a lot (though they are still my worst...).

Keep us posted!!!

Comment by Carly! on August 27, 2008 at 4:49pm

hmmm.
i would have to say, just let them know, "hey, im diabetic, but that doesnt mean you have to treat me differently. i can still eat most of the stuff you guys eat. The reason im telling you this is if incase i get all (high/low) or pass out, thats why." and then you could just bring up whatever else you need to tell them.
i would make sure its in a kid friendly nature though. like your talking to 5 year olds ;)