[HeatherP]

Hi cmt, and welcome to the boards. I'm sure you'll find all kinds of info here based on personal experiences - I would encourage you to ask any questions that you have, and maybe even your b/f could join.

I have type 1, which means I inject insulin several times a day. You didn't mention if your b/f is T1 or 2, but I'm going to assume he's T1. As far as mood swings go, there are several possible causes.

One is that he may just be a moody person, possibly prone to depression - believe me this disease is easy to feel depressed about! If this is the cause, do you think he'd be okay w/ maybe trying some antidepressants? (assuming he isn't on any currently)

Next, I know that when my b/s is hovering around 70, I tend to be very sluggish and cranky, and sometimes downright nasty. Like LG said, some people get that way when their b/s is high. His idea about asking your b/f to ck his sugar when he's being like that is good, although if he's already being difficult, I don't know how you'd approach the subject.

Another reason could be that this disease is fustrating sometimes or a lot - everybody's different, and I know there are times when I'm disgusted and tired of the whole thing, and I go into a funk for a day or sometimes more, just bumming out and feeling sorry for myself. If this is the cause, it's understandable from a diabetic's point of view, but maybe not an "outsider".

I'm lucky, I was w/ my husband before I was diagnosed, so I have not had to start new relationships w/ this disease. I'm sure it can be difficult. I also have not shared a lot of info w/ him, in order to shield him to an extent, and because it can be exhaustive answering questions and giving new info. After my first "ambulace ride" due to a hypo he's asked a lot more questions and I've been more willing to provide info. There's so much. It sounds like you really like this guy, and I think that's great. You may find that the closer the two of you become, the more open he will become towards your questions. One word of caution, though, as a diabetic, if you want to REALLY tick me off, tell me how to eat, or question how I'm doing things. If he's T1, has he talked to you about hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia? These are things you need to know about if you're alone together so that you know what to do - you may very well save his life.

Oh man, what a novel - I've got typer's cramp. Sorry for the long post - but that's my advice. I'm sure lots of others will be happy to put in their two cents worth.

Welcome, again,
HeatherP