So I'm hypoglycemic, yet my parents are convinced I'm a hypochondriac. I haven't even attempted to tell my mother about my condition (even though she has the same symptoms!) because she'd just use it as further ammunition in her endless tirade to make me miserable (not being dramatic, she's emotionally abusive). My father knows, and I thought he was "on my side", if you will, but today he yelled at me for saying I'd like to get glucose tablets (and eventually a glucose meter)--with my own money!!!! First of all, (sorry, I need to rant) I'm 17 1/2. I shouldn't have to get permission to take care of a condition, regardless of whether or not my parents don't care. I'm so close!! to being 18, yet still have the restrictions of a 10 year old! Plus, glucose meters can be expensive, and while I can buy my own, it'd be cheaper and overall easier if my parents would cover it with their insurance, and I'd pay whatever (minimized) fees are left. I'm trying to move out as soon as possible (before I turn 18, if possible), so I need to save as much money as possible for an apartment. I don't know what to do. I'm having trouble handling the condition in itself, but to have my parents deny me resources that can help me is making it nearly impossible. I'm already having symptoms/"attacks" of low blood sugar at least once a day, and it's affecting my schoolwork/ability to function, especially during school. Anyone have ideas/advice???? Even general advice on how to handle hypoglycemia would be greatly appreciated Gotta figure out how to make them believe me; I'm trying to get in to see my doctor to have her take my blood glucose level but my parents procrastinate for weeks/months when I ask to see a doctor