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Feelings Associated with Having Diabetes

Published:
17-May-2005

Many children may experience any or all of these feelings. These feelings are common and should not affect schoolwork. If you notice schoolwork is affected, contact the parents and school psychologist.

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Denial and Disbelief

  • "This isn't really happening."
  • "I don't have to change, diabetes isn't forever."
  • "It's not that serious."
  • "I don't have to feel anything about my diabetes."

Fear

  • "What will this mean for my life?"
  • "What's going to happen?"

Anger

  • "Why me?" or "Why my child?"
  • "Why do I have to do all this stuff?"
  • "It isn't fair!"

Guilt

  • "What did I do to deserve this?"
  • "If I just hadn't eaten so much sugar..."
  • "The diabetes must have come from my side of the farnily." (parent)
  • "I did this to my child." (parent)

Depression

  • "I feel so sad."
  • "I just don't feel like doing anything."
  • "I feel so alone, no one understands."

Acceptance

  • "I don't always like watching how much food I eat, but I understand how important it is to me."
  • "I have diabetes, so I guess I am going to have to make some changes."

 
May 17, 2005July 4, 2005