Here's a list:
1) He has to be constantly vigilant of his blood sugar, meaning he can get high or low in a matter of minutes, possibly lapsing into a coma. Every bit of exercise he does, including walking around the house or playing with friends, and ever bite he eats or sip he drinks has to be calculated. Even then, it's hard to stay on target.
2) His growth has likely been stunted die to the metabolic toll of diabetes
3) It hurts like hell to poke your fingers and they are easily infected
4) Some people find injections very painful. Even with micro syringes it is easy to hit a nerve and get painful swelling or bruising.
5) If he does not take care of himself (and even if he does) he is at a much higher risk for heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, impotence, and poor circulation leading to amputation.
6) He can never go out and get drunk with his friends or do careless things that other people take for granted. If he does, he could easily die. I know someone that died this way, just having a six pack.
7) Imagine having to explain this chronic idsease to your first girlfriend. It will get better with time, but it still presents a social issue as well.
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