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BF 'forgets' I am diabetic

@**shell** . Definitely look at the thread suggested by @Snapsy .
Not only is it inspirational and informative it will also give you an insight the greatness of people on the forum.
She and they know who they are so I won't post names and I'll let you judge for yourselves.
 

We had our first game of this weds? syrup sponge (she insists on buying these things as she wants to share and thinks its a loving thing to do) I said how many do you think? she said 7. my eyebrows responded so she upped her guess to 17!

actual value was 62.

I cannot complain though as I've asked her to marry me. Shes possibly the most supportive person ever including making better suggestions about bolus than I do (I rage!)

I digress, this is an awesome very helpful way of teaching.
 
@Snapsy I actually sent my BF your input on the first page of that link a few weeks ago. Explaining it was a pretty good description to how I feel and go through, I think he started it put said it was getting too complicated.... my response was "welcome to my life!"

To everyone else, thank you for all of your support and suggestions... and hugs.

I think I am going to have to just chip away at him.

We had a conversation about how I would like him to be more aware and involved in my condition. After initially brushing it off saying "that's why I've told you that you should find a group" he has started to understand that I don't want an expert I would like someone that can recognise my behaviours and if needed feel confident in treating me in an emergency etc.

I think more drip feeding is required.

I also like the carb counting game too!

xoxox


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Hi @shell,
When I was in my teens and early 20s I kept being type1 a secret because I was concerned it would get in the way of any potential relationships - then I fell in love with someone in University and with much trepidation I told her and she didn't care. As a result she has saved my life at least twice when I've gone in to hypos, and 34 years later (with 2 grown kids) we're still together and she has my back.
So if your partner has your back - in my books that's good enough

All the best!
 

Hi,

The way I see it... The guy may just be showing you some respect & giving you a "normal" life? Not overdoing the diabetes aspect from his perspective.. With the best intentions.. He just sees the you.
He possibly & genuinly feels you don't have an issue, with no desire to ecroach on that aspect of your life, thus giving you empowerment as his partner.
Not so much "disinterested", but more just playing it cool...
 
I have an update:

I have been showing him little bits and bobs I find online including the video on here of the ranting girl. I've been trying to talk a bit more about how I feel and it all seems to be working. He's even bought me the Think Like A Pancrease book which I mentioned I was going to buy!!!

Your tips all seem to be working!

xoxox

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