[SugarLife]

I was educated very well at the youth hospital at the time. They didn't only explain to me that I needed insulin, but also why I needed it, and how the different types worked - not everything at once, just when I needed it, but they would ALWAYS explain why something was done the way it was. That's given me a good understanding and grip on things, and especially as a teenager I found their approach helpful. They also always asked how I was doing (and really wanted to know), and they always asked what I thought was the worst thing about having diabetes and then trying to make that better in some way (if possible). This helped me to understand what they were teaching me, because I felt much more involved. Now I'm not sure if I would still appreciate THAT much attention as a grown-up, but some openness to my experiences always helps a lot - gives me the feeling that it's about me and my health, and not about them trying to get smart-looking results for themselves, which I hate. So it's not only WHAT they taught me, but also HOW they did. And I'm very content.