Hello - suggestions?

[Claireeck]

hi my partner has type 1 he was diagnosed 25 years ago we have been together 2 years I love and support him but I believe he doesn't control it as well as he should and I want to help not nag lol any suggestions ?

 

[himtoo]

Hi @Claireeck
welcome to the forum
It is great that you care enough to seek out assistance for your OH.

first suggestion would be to get him to come on the forum.

It can be a bit tricky as with 25 years experience he will feel he knows what he is doing.
being supportive and non judgemental is a good start, and keeping some routine in the household as much as possible.

 

[asparagusp]

Welcome Claire- and Partner!

 

[Liam1955]

@Claireeck - Hello and Welcome to the Forum .

 

[azure]

Welcome @Claireeck Yep - it's a difficult balance between helping and nagging.
I always think encouragement works best. So when your partner is doing well and doing things right, take the opportunity to tell him : )

If you feel he's struggling emotionally, then be a listening ear so he knows he can tell you anything.

 

[noblehead]

Welcome to the forum @Claireeck

As @himtoo says, if possible ask your partner to join the forum, there's some very knowledgeable type 1's here who are only too willing to help people like your OH..

Best wishes and good luck.

 

[Claireeck]

Hi everyone thank you. No way he will join the forum he says full of know it's all lol. The main problem I have is that he won't ecknowledge that his sugar or too high or low and I'm not sure but do know when something is wrong. I don't think he checks his levels?? Xx

 

[noblehead]

Hi everyone thank you. No way he will join the forum he says full of know it's all lol.

Charming

All we are is people who live with the condition and like to help, support and encourage one another............. nothing more nothing less.

@mahola is right, unless he is open to help & support then it's a difficult situation to resolve @Claireeck . Wishing you the best of luck anyway.

 

[Claireeck]

I know I of cause don't agree as I learn more hopefully will be able to help I think he drinks to much alcohol and this must effect levels I guess ??

Claire x

 

[Mbaker]

It is great that you support your partner so well. If I were in your shoes I would write to him, it is hard not to read from start to finish when presented with a letter from your partner. You could focus partly on the facts and also the human side of you wanting the best for him. He will be aware of the consequences of poor control, so this will be tough, but if you can emphasise that you will help him, perhaps with diet, exercise and organising his control, hopefully he will come round. Very best of luck.