Scribe-ls

Hi, kiddo.  I am so sorry to hear about your juvenile diabetes.  While it is indeed very treatable, better now than ever before, it's a life-threatening illness and represents a change in day-to-day life for you.  My son who is now about your age, was diagnosed at four years old and we all mourned, became angry with God, tried to pretend it wasn't so and then finally grew to accept it. 

You're putting forth a very brave face and that is good, yet I see the sadness in your pictures and want to let you know this old mom says it's okay to feel upset, sad and scared.  It stinks when everyone else around you who doesn't have "it" says over and over "you'll be fine."  It's true, but gosh let's face it, it's frightful.  You probably will have some close calls as has my son, complete with ambulances, trips to the ER and hysterical family members.  You will get through these and bounce right back.  The important thing is to let everyone around you know you have diabetes (you'll be surprised how this big news will fade from public memory) by wearing your ID: you won't believe how quickly a young person is written off as under the influence of something when he's "only" suffering an insulin reaction, and that is the biggest hazard you face even being a sports star.  The notion of keeping a sugar source in your pocket shouldn't be scoffed either because it buys time to at least tell someone what's happening so they can help you.

So, listen to your doctors and your body.  You will be a-ok and find that the changes aren't unbearable, but for now, it's okay to cry.  Hugs to ya.