I am diabetic as well and that and the neuropathy are what I call the out of sight out of mind illness's.

I display no outward symptoms of either and despite pain or discomfort of the neuropathy I rarely complain or show it outwardly.

Because I carry on normally my friends/family forget. I have also found people who are finding out about my conditions for the first time look at me like I am making it up as I show no outward signs.

It's not often I feel sorry for myself but when I do it is hard to find the sympathy I need.