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How do you motivate an unmotivated person?

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Helping Your Child Manage Diabetes: A Key to Behavior Change
by Joseph Grenny

My 14-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year and we are always fighting in the home about her sugar levels and eating habits. She screams and shouts and blames us for everything. I try to be firm and not give in to her tantrums, but my husband is disgusted with her and speaks ill of her. I want her to see a therapist, he says she’s a lost cause. This breaks my heart. What can I do?

Signed,
Diabetic Drama

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age twelve. Much of your story brings back many feelings. I sympathize with your daughter, who is navigating an age when we’re all desperate to feel normal while dealing with a health issue that could make her feel abnormal. Some feel betrayed by their bodies when they get a startling diagnosis like this. Layer on top of that the conflict in your family and I’m sure it’s a tough time for her.
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