Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 Sandy, Whatever you'd like to say about spouses is OK here. Just as long as we're talking about one that is diabetic. If you feel that it is a topic that all of those on the list wouldn't want to be involved in just put O.T. (off topic) that can warn them that they might not want to spend the time reading this. That it wouldn't benefit most on the list. I set this group up for support. Spouses are a part of our " support network " so something that should be discussed on this list. -moderator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 Hi Carolyn Welcome to the list We have several people here who aren't diabetic but their loved ones are. Thats great! Do you know what your hubby's blood glucose was when he was diagnosed? If he is following the diet and exercising, that's something at least <sigh> Just remember you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink! Does he have any symptoms of any possibly diabetes related problems? As you learn things just mention them to him, cause he might be having some and just passing them off. For example, tingling in the feet or fingers can be the beginnings of neuropathy. Fuzzy vision can be the result of bg's that are still too high. does he have a meter? Tell him what you hear about how carbs affect y our bg's and maybe he will try a little experiment to see how a couple of foods affect him. In other words, just leave a trail of crumbs and try to get him interested in taking a closer look at things Good luck! Meenie Re: Spouses > Hi -- > > I've been lurking on this list, trying to learn more ever since my husband > was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. > > I'm the researcher in the family, but right now my research is making me a > little frustrated. For instance, my husband doesn't want to do daily BG > testing and his doctor has led him to believe that the in-office tests he's > doing every 6-8 weeks are adequate. My husband is losing weight, but he's > adopted a rigid diet and, from what I read here, it's impossible to know the > effect certain foods have on BG unless you test. > > So, here are the questions: For those of you who have diabetes, what > constructive role do your spouses play? I've been married long enough to > know nagging doesn't get you where you want to go, but I'm not sure what I'm > supposed to do if I believe his habits are making his diabetes worse. This > isn't my illness, I know, but I sure am implicated in the outcomes. > > Second, do any of you know of a group for spouses. Sometimes I think I just > need to vent a little and this probably isn't the ideal place. I have, > however, learned a great deal just from reading what other people have to > say. Diabetes is such an everyday and sometimes downright mysterious > condition. (Or maybe it just seems that way to me :-) > > Everyone on this list has my admiration, especially after working through the > recent flaming wars and coming back even stronger. Keep supporting each > other. > > carolyn > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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