[cmt]

Thanks again for the information and suggestions. Just so you know I do know that he takes insulin shots. This may be the wrong way to go about it but we have started to meet each other's friends and family so I also thought that perhaps I could get some more information from them if I still feel as though I can't approach him about it. I don't really want to go behind his back or anything and I would certainly approach it delicately with any of them but maybe they could help me to understand a bit better.

[Tony]

Cmt,

Unlike the some of the other guys here. I would want a girl to take part in my Diabetes. It would mean alot to me. It's just nice to know someone cares. In the past I had only one girl help me. She was a friend, my x girl friend had never even help me.

If he is on shots, I would say he is a type 1.

WiseWords has some good advice.

How soon did he tell you that he had diabetes?

[EdnBama]

Actually, Tony ... I never said I wouldn't want a girlfriend to be involved in my care of my condition. In fact, I am upfront and open about my situation and do not mind their concern, questions, etc.

But I did advise cmt to find out what role this guy would like her to have -- and pointed out some things that I, and others, believe are non-negotiable in case she needs to intervene when they are alone.

Although I think she must respect his wishes on her involvement, that goes only to a point. If they are to be serious, then he has not only a choice but an obligation to help her understand his situation, and if he doesn't want to let her be involved in the bare necessities, if I were her, I would reconsider his commitment to me -- or the potential for future commitment.

--Ed

[Belinda]

Okay from a woman's perspective and the one with diabetes..... I had one boyfriend that could look at me and tell that my BG was high or low.
Now the current one.......he asked alot of questions at first. He was there when I was taking injections and when I started the pump. He called 3 times before I got home that afternoon to make sure I was okay etc... He always ask me do I need to check my BG, eat or take any insulin and he even lets me check his! Did experience a low while watching TV and drank my juice box and told him to pay attention to the show cause I couldn't really focus on it right then....LOL He just wants to know since he doesn't have diabetes what/how things affect me. I really think that he just has one of those personalities ( LOL... one that doesn't get on my nerves!)

[Tony]

Originally posted by EdnBama
Actually, Tony ... I never said I wouldn't want a girlfriend to be involved in my care of my condition. --Ed

Ed I wasn't talking about you. I should of worded it a little different. Hey! it is not to late if your the admin.

[mg_2204]

... true that ---in general--- guys don't like to be made to feel 'inferior'. Us women don't either! We just care.

And because I'm siiiiiiiiick and feeling absolutely horrible (and BG has gone wild of course) let me just tell you that... even if I'm a woman... he better not emphasize too much on my BG or he'll end up sleeping in the garage

Marie

[Jon]

Try not to take the grumpy mood swings personally. When my son's BG is high, he becomes whiney, lazy, and unwilling to do much. When his sugars are under control, he is much more happy and friendly.

[EdnBama]

One thing to remember is that some guys are just grumpy and touchy about things when their women talk to them.

May not be bg related at all!

--Ed