Comment by Robyn on June 25, 2009 at 9:55pm

I wish your daughter the best. Sometimes, it takes us time to come to terms with this "D", I am sure she will come around and appreciate your concern for her. Just love her and stick by her side.

Comment by Katie I. on June 26, 2009 at 6:36am

Lianni, I'm so sorry that your daughter got diagnosed right before getting pregnant! Wow, I can't imagine two big changes like that right in a row. It must have been so overwhelming. It takes a while for almost everyone to come to terms with having D and accepting it. For me, it helped when I felt like my parents weren't nagging but instead were sort of commiserating. It helped when they said, "Oh I hate this for you. But thank goodness you are responsible and have a resilient nature so you can deal with it well." That sort of thing definitely encouraged me.
Keep us posted on how your daughter is doing! I really hope she can get on a pump. For me, it was so liberating!!

Comment by Kathy on June 26, 2009 at 6:42am

It took me four years to take this seriously. Hopefully she'll come around soon.

Comment by Kelly Rawlings on June 26, 2009 at 8:43am

Take heart in knowing that diabetes does allow for "re-dos." No matter what damage has been done along the way from high blood sugars, it is possible to regain control (or get on the path toward it). But that has to be a personal decision. Family support is good and wonderful. But it doesn't forever fix the meals, and take the injections, and treat the lows, or worry about the suddenly blurry vision, etc. (OK, yes my wonderful parents did those things from years 4 through 21. Thanks, Mom and Dad! But there are many years after 21 and I'm fully in charge of those!)

One big thing that helps is finding other people who understand. I applaud your love and concern for your daughter. Just as I applaud the same from all the loved ones of PWDs (people with diabetes) who enrich this site. You can show empathy and support and encouragement, however, you can't truly know what it means to live with diabetes day in and day out. So the next thing to do is point your daughter here. That's it. Step back, let her discover she's not alone, and know that she'll eventually forgive you for the "nagging."

Motherhood and diabetes are two of the toughest (and most rewarding) things I've ever done. I'm sure some of my worst A1Cs came during the years when I allowed being mother to my son and my full-time job to take precedence over my diabetes.

Comment by Di on June 26, 2009 at 10:00am

I agree with what everyone has said. I think we all have gone through our phase when we just do as we please without thinking of the consequences it will have on our health. Your daughter has gone through 2 major changes in her life. Living with D is hard, but certainly manageable once you start taking small steps towards getting healthy. Give her some time, but do try get her to visit this site. She will discover that she is not alone.

Comment by lianni on June 26, 2009 at 11:41am

I'd love for my daughter to see ALL this awesome support! She'll eventually come around, then I can show her how many truly caring people you all are. I'm sure right now she still feels alone. She actually told me yesterday that she was going to the dr. next week. I'll keep you 'posted' ;o) MANY, MANY THANKS!!

Comment by lianni on July 7, 2009 at 8:19pm

I emailed the site to her but I don't know if she opened it and I don't want to ask or she'll turn off. I do hope she saw it. She doesn't come over my house long enough to show her the site on my laptop. She's adverse to many things that I suggest. She'll eventually come around I think. You guys are exactly what she needs but it will take some time. THANKS for caring!

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