Type 2 Does this sound right

[HollyReid]

I'm really sorry for intruding on your forum. However I'd be grateful for some advice and confirmation.

My boyfriend of six months has finished with me over his diabetes.

He suffers from Type 2 as well as thyroid problems. He manages it with tablets but he does indulge his appetite. Apparently every couple of years his diabetes goes "out of whack". This leads to him becoming very lethargic and he sleeps a lot. Then he becomes susceptible to every bug and virus he comes across. Then his depression takes a nose dive.

This sequence of events began just before Christmas. He says it usually takes him two months to rebalance his medication. He says he's unable to deal with his health and our relationship at the same time. He's asked us to take a break but might be in touch later.

Am I being spun a line? If not, how long will it take for his meds to rebalance? How often does this happen? Is this happening because he doesn't look after himself. How can I help him

 

[Lamont D]

Could you ask him to come on the forum himself, he is having problems with his diabetes. Do you know all the details, what he's doing to try and control his condition.
If he doesn't want help, how are we to help him!
I'm not trying to dissuade you from trying but only he can do it!

 

[TorqPenderloin]

Am I being spun a line?

You are, but it may or may not be intentional on his part.

He seems apathetic towards his diabetes and life in general for that matter. That could be related to his depression (assuming that wasn't self-diagnosed), or something else.

In short, diabetes and diabetes medications don't need to be "rebalanced." However, the effects of diabetes (particularly high blood sugar levels) can mess with our brains a bit.

It's a bit of a catch 22 in the sense that if he takes an interest in his diabetes he probably wouldn't feel this way, but he probably feels this way because he doesn't take an interest in his diabetes.

 

[Enclave]

unable to deal with his health and our relationship at the same time.

Its not sounding good is it ... If he 'dealing' with your relationship with him .. it could be he's not the one for you ... but just wait and see if he gets in touch as he said he would .. then when he has his balance back, you can ask what he's wanting from the relationship. T2 diabetes affects different people in different ways ..