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Doctor's Answer
by JDRF-Team-LRS, Nov 09, 2005 12:00AM
Hello Mike,
We're not physicians here, so please check with your physician about what you read here.
Pls forgive me if I'm wrong here, but I'm also going to make the assumption that you're using or considering this medication for "recreation" (we adults call it abuse) and not because you have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/or ADHD). If you have ADD, then you know you can discuss your full medical diagnosis with either your endo or your psychiatrist.
Many teens seems to use this drug to get energy that they feel they lack, or to get a high they want. Lacking energy is often related to other less-than-healthy behaviors -- late nights, soemtimes alcohol or pot, lack of rest, and lack of regular physical activity. Given your screen name, perhaps you're taking good care of the physical activity part.
In a word, recreational drug use can be deadly for diabetics. Anything that alters your metabolic state and/or your mental abilities is an invitation for reckless behaviors. I know personally of 2 young people who are (or were) diabetic and also were "enjoying" a drug-enhanced life. One died. The other is suffering devastating complications from diabetes.
Please don't dismiss what I'm saying because I'm an adult. I was also diagnosed as a teen and walked in your path for a while. The drugs "back then" were less avialable, less deadly, and less "laced" with things that can kill on the first try.
If soccer is your thing -- join a young adult league and up your energy that way, and your self-confidence, and your pride in doing good for yourself and your team.
We're not physicians here, so please check with your physician about what you read here.
Pls forgive me if I'm wrong here, but I'm also going to make the assumption that you're using or considering this medication for "recreation" (we adults call it abuse) and not because you have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/or ADHD). If you have ADD, then you know you can discuss your full medical diagnosis with either your endo or your psychiatrist.
Many teens seems to use this drug to get energy that they feel they lack, or to get a high they want. Lacking energy is often related to other less-than-healthy behaviors -- late nights, soemtimes alcohol or pot, lack of rest, and lack of regular physical activity. Given your screen name, perhaps you're taking good care of the physical activity part.
In a word, recreational drug use can be deadly for diabetics. Anything that alters your metabolic state and/or your mental abilities is an invitation for reckless behaviors. I know personally of 2 young people who are (or were) diabetic and also were "enjoying" a drug-enhanced life. One died. The other is suffering devastating complications from diabetes.
Please don't dismiss what I'm saying because I'm an adult. I was also diagnosed as a teen and walked in your path for a while. The drugs "back then" were less avialable, less deadly, and less "laced" with things that can kill on the first try.
If soccer is your thing -- join a young adult league and up your energy that way, and your self-confidence, and your pride in doing good for yourself and your team.
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