2. Ask your parents to leave the room. At a certain point, you deserve and will want more privacy during your appointments. If you want to ask the doctor about diabetes and birth control, and you don't want your parents there, that is your choice. Say, "Doc, I was wondering if we could meet without my parents here for a bit. I'm older now and I want to start taking care of my diabetes more on my own."
3. Be realistic. Remember, they really are there to help and some of the suggestions the doc has really may pertain to you. If you're eating three bowls of ice cream before bed, or chomping down on loads of carbs throughout the day and not bolusing accurately, then your doctor has a lot of reason to say, "Katie, I'd really like you to pay more attention to your carbohydrates intake so you can make sure you're getting enough insulin."
We don't have to do it perfectly, but we should be making a really, really good effort.
Either way, standing up for yourself is HARD, especially when you're frustrated and overwhelmed and going against your doctor and your parents. If your doctor doesn't listen to you when you express your frustrations, it may be time to find a new doctor. They should never be working against you or making you feel badly. They are part of your team and you should leave your appointments feeling supported and understood.
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