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Feelings Associated with Having Diabetes

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."

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