Greetings and Salutations,
Per the prompt/guilt of "...you have never posted to our site before!" I am posting after having just registered.
So, I am the wife of a Type 1 diabetic...he was diagnosed at age 8 (30 years ago.) We've been hitched for 13 years, and sometimes it feels like I've never received a full briefing on "what to expect with your diabetic."
By the way, I'm prior military...served 10 years with the USAF...pardon any lingo that may slip in here.
Anyway, back to why I'm here...
I usually enjoy learning new stuff, except this diabetes thing is very much akin to his private club. I'm not good with anatomy and physiology when it comes to "everything diabetic" and the numbers for x,y,z tend to be confusing.
I have asked him, at various times, to write stuff out so I know what to do, when, (i.e. he's going low, but not yet into seizures) but to no avail.
blah blah blah...yeah...sorry, usually I'm more patient, but when it comes to my husband's diabetes it's a case of him saying "It's my life, my body, and my decision!" yet he fails to realize that I, being his wife, have to call 911...have to answer the paramedic's questions...have to answer his mother's questions.
I don't like being in the dark...hence why I'm here...to learn from you all.
Usually I'm more upbeat, but on this issue (it's a biggie as you all know) I lose my sense of humor
Someday, after I learn enough, hopefully I can help others (like I hope y'all can help me.)
Thank you, in advance, for any/all guidance you may give!
