how to get over it

[kingkong123]

hi guys,
sometimes we may have to stay with friends by renting an apartment for the purpose of studies. then how do we tell them that we are diabetic and get over it emotionally. if there are 5 to 6 of them , taking injections in private will be a problem. also they will be too curious about all the glucose tests we do. how to get over this phase and get used to life. guys, please suggest ideas how to cope with the situation.

[duck]

Just tell them you are diabetic--expect a lot of silly questions, but that's unavoidable. And you could always take your shots and check your sugars in the bathroom--if there is no privacy there, you need to find other roommates. :smartass:

[sydneya]

I find the best way to cope with anything is just come out with it. Try to bring humor into it. It is part of your life. Yes, they will be curious. If you are comfortable with it do it front of them, if not find the corner. :banghead:

:five: Welcome to the forum. You will find it helpful with many very knowledge people.

[LauRa Lu]

I recently moved in with 8 complete strangers. I just sat and took my shot in the kitchen and people just kinda looked at me odd. Eventually they asked questions and i answerd. I tell them how things work and what i have to do and stuff and theyre ok with that. Its only been a few weeks now but no one really asks anything anymore they just know what they need to know and accept it.

[Belinda]

just be open and tell them. I lived with roomies in college too and they were ones I didn't know at first. I didn't hide the diabetes or the fact I needed to test and take insulin to live.

[jeggeman31]

I always just went about sticking myself until someoen asked me what I was doing, then I would explain myself. Once they watch you and aw over it a few times it will get old and it won't be a big deal.

[MagsRM23]

I agree with what everyone has said, but do make sure that you're around people you trust. I took a shot in a corner at a party earlier this year, and someone who I didn't know who was clearly under the influence of alcohol went around telling people that I was shooting up heroine in the corner and she wanted me kicked out! So, explain yourself if you need to, but you also don't need to make a show of it.

[Jenn80Mc]

Im the kind of person too, who will just go about doing it and if anyone asks, thats when I say something.

[rzrbks]

It depends on your personality.

I'd call them all together for a meeting with powerpoint and illustrations and do a humurous monolog on "The Joys of Diabetes" but then, I'm a Very shy and bashful person.

Another route, jeggeman31
I always just went about sticking myself until someoen asked me what I was doing, then I would explain myself. Once they watch you and aw over it a few times it will get old and it won't be a big deal.