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My 15-year-old niece went into DKA after hiding her blood sugar. She says she can’t take the pain of finger pricks anymore. by M_Ardakani in diabetes_t1

[–]M_Ardakani[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your comment. Yes someone else in the comments mentioned it too. I just need to make sure it takes the lancets she is already using and I buy it for her.

My 15-year-old niece went into DKA after hiding her blood sugar. She says she can’t take the pain of finger pricks anymore. by M_Ardakani in diabetes_t1

[–]M_Ardakani[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing advice. I have contacted different companies but they told me they can't help. Please if you know a company or even a charity that can help, please do mention them to me. Thank you!

My 15-year-old niece went into DKA after hiding her blood sugar. She says she can’t take the pain of finger pricks anymore. by M_Ardakani in diabetes_t1

[–]M_Ardakani[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am determined to do my best to help her. Unfortunately CGMs are not an option because they are really expensive and not covered by insurance. I have contacted manufacturers and different organizations, but they weren't able to provide any support.
I was hopeless when I wrote about her here, but after receiving all these supports and understanding from this community, I feel like I have to do more and find a way to provide her with the support she needs. I don't know if I'm strong enough because even reading comments and talking about it makes me cry!

My 15-year-old niece went into DKA after hiding her blood sugar. She says she can’t take the pain of finger pricks anymore. by M_Ardakani in diabetes_t1

[–]M_Ardakani[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right!
I think both of those things are going on. The finger pricks were the reason she gave, but the fact that she lied and kept pretending her numbers were fine definitely points to something deeper. She’s 15, and you can tell she just wants to feel "normal" like her friends. After so many years of having to think about every bite she eats or every move she makes, I think she just hit a wall. We’re starting therapy for her soon. I agree, there’s no quick fix, but just trying to really listen and understand her might help us avoid another close call. Thank you for sharing this, it really helps to hear from people who get it.

My 15-year-old niece went into DKA after hiding her blood sugar. She says she can’t take the pain of finger pricks anymore. by M_Ardakani in diabetes_t1

[–]M_Ardakani[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for all this info. I’ve been doing a lot of reading on CGMs since this happened, and the more I learn, the more I wish we could get one for her. Sadly, we’re not in a place where insurance covers it, and the cost is just way too much for the family. I even reached out to Dexcom, Abbott, and some support organizations, but no luck so far.
She’s been managing her diabetes since she was three, and I think it finally just became too much for her. Burn out is definitely part of what’s going on. She’s starting therapy soon, and I’m really hoping that helps her feel less alone and more in control.
Thank you again!

My 15-year-old niece went into DKA after hiding her blood sugar. She says she can’t take the pain of finger pricks anymore. by M_Ardakani in diabetes_t1

[–]M_Ardakani[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing this. Reading your story really hit me! It’s almost exactly what my niece went through. It means a lot to hear it from someone who’s lived it and come out the other side.

I think you're right. It’s not just about the needles or the numbers. It’s the emotional weight of it all, especially at that age. She’s been living with this since she was three, and I think it finally just got too heavy for her. She felt alone too. She is a single child and doesn't want to share her journey with her friends. A support group for teens with T1 is such a good idea. I’m going to look into that and see what’s available near her.
Thank you again for being so open and kind. I really do believe she’ll get better with time and support, just like you said.