| “Moving out of home is a big step, when you’re doing all the shopping and everything. The first thing I did was buy four huge boxes of Fruit loops.” (Anonymous) |
Moving out. Fleeing the nest. The time will come when you want to break free and leave home. When you’re ready to pack up your ninja turtles, move out of your single bed and do your own thing, this section is for you.
It is a huge step, diabetes or no diabetes, and can feel pretty strange initially.
No longer are your parents there to nag you to do your tests, take your medication, eat the right foods and exercise regularly. It’s now up to you.
When you throw into the mix the fact that you might be dealing with studying or a new job, shopping and cooking for yourself, dealing with new flatmates and juggling your social life, things can become pretty stressful. That’s when the support of your diabetes team can really help in answering questions and providing advice.
While it’s going to be a big change, remember that other people with diabetes have made the transition, too. It may not always be easy, but you can do it. Back to top
More Information
For Information on your legal rights and responsibilities specific to your state and other helpful sites check out the sites under your state or territory.
NT
Department of Justice
Housing the Territory
QLD
Tenants Union of Queensland
SA
Government of South Australia, Office of Consumer and Business Affairs
WA
Tenants Advice Service Inc.
Young House
VIC
Youth Central
Tenants Union of Victoria
ACT
Tenants' Union of ACT
Youth Interact
Youth Coalition
TAS
Linkzone
Department of Human and Health Services
NSW
Youth NSW
NSW Office of Fair Trading Department of Commerce
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