Haha, Travis!
You've hit the proverbial, nail on the head! My Bill, indeed sounds like a
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hardheaded male of the genus homo and species sapiens
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lol
In all fairness to Bill, this is my side of the story. The way I see it. I am the one seeking insight and advise! He is living the frustrating life of a diabetic and through my involvement with him, I am now living it too. He is very knowledgible about diabetes, way far ahead of me. I'm here, looking for another means to learn more about it...
So far, I have come to understand that the fluxuations in blood sugar a diabetic may experience, can cause a certain level of frustration and irritibility, which may explain the mood swings I have inquired about. It appears that not everyone is affected in the same way, by the same blood sugar levels.
In my haste to express myself, I may have misled you, Bill does not walk like a zombie or tear up a town like godzilla.
In fact, he is a very gentle, sensative, mild mannered guy. (King Kong?)
His mood swings are out of the ordinary, unlike him.
From all indications, 'hard headed' Bill, is aware of the program, but 'yo-yo's' sometimes. Seriously, is this unusual?
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He tries to control his sugar level, but sometimes gets on a rollercoaster, so to speak! He's very concious about his diet and exercise...
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I believe he has said, that his doctor suggests he test his blood 4 or 5 times a day. Bill, says that gets expensive, so I believe he more or less self medicates.
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When I said 'self medicates', I meant, if his sugar level is too high, he injects more insulin. Is this unusual?
Since Bill isn't checking his blood as often as his doctor suggests, only time will tell if HE is going to 'get with the program' once he's elegible for insurance and see's his doctor again.
TONY, thanks for the link, I've added it to my list to check out at the book store.
MWEBER, thanks for relating your story. I haven't seen Bill go into convulsions or comotose. Although, he says he's been there once. Your wife is an angle, I trust that you tell her how much you appreceiate her. I will inquire about the glucagon emergancy kit... Thanks!
CherylAnne
