[HollyB]

Hi,

Good luck in your efforts to take charge. I think you are realizing this is something you need to do for yourself, not for your mom or anybody else. Probably your mom needs to realize this too. That high blood sugar that "disappoints" her is important information -- you can't correct it if you don't know about it, right?

I'm wondering if you have a friend you spend a lot of time with and trust who might agree to be your "coach" for a while. It's easier to take those reminders and stuff from a friend than a parent, plus if it's a person you see at lunchtime at school that could be a big help. I know my niece is going out with a guy who has Type 1, and I've seen her just nod at his chips or whatever he's eating and say, "Did you bolus for that?" Cause he just forgets, sometimes.