| HAROLD,
Thank you so much for the links, precisely what I've been searching for, to gain a better understanding of a diabetic!
To you all and this forum, your input and understanding has been most helpful.
Bill and I, had a few good talks this past weekend.
He appreciates the fact that I want to learn about diabetes and encourages me to join him on his doctor visits!
I also paid close attention to his moods and blood tests. Going low made him 'testy' and I encouraged him to check his blood sugar level, after eating or drinking something, he was back on track. The understanding of this, has allowed me to be more patient and persistant to get him to test.
Each time he tested, we discussed the numbers and the cause and effects for each result. We laughed over the variables, there are so many! Sorta like a game of 'what if'... It helped me to understand more about the diabetic lifestyle.
He explained, that when he was diagnosed with diabetes, he tested his blood all of the time, before and after eating, exercising, sleeping, etc. to find out how his body was affected. He said that he is sometimes unable to tell when he is high or low and needs me to speak up, he will also test more often.
I told him, that I don't want to be a nag, but to work with him to maintain a healthy lifestyle, for the BOTH OF US.
Thanks to those who replied, for getting involved!
CherylAnne  | 
